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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.47, 13,246.16 and 5,619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.47, 13,246.16 and 5,619.21 is: 7,754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.47 : 13,246.16 = 5,619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.47/13,246.16 = 5,619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.47x = 13,246.16 × 5,619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.47x = 74,432,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432,954.73/9,598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.67

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