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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.51, 13,239.25 and 7,990.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.51, 13,239.25 and 7,990.51 is: 11,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.51 : 13,239.25 = 7,990.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.51/13,239.25 = 7,990.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.51x = 13,239.25 × 7,990.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.51x = 105,788,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,788,359.52/9,597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.48

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