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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.68, 13,242.15 and 6,240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.68, 13,242.15 and 6,240.42 is: 8,609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.68 : 13,242.15 = 6,240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.68/13,242.15 = 6,240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.68x = 13,242.15 × 6,240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.68x = 82,636,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,636,577.70/9,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.16

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