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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.65, 13,246.13 and 5,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.65, 13,246.13 and 5,406.93 is: 7,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.65 : 13,246.13 = 5,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.65/13,246.13 = 5,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.65x = 13,246.13 × 5,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.65x = 71,620,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,620,870.65/9,598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.56

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