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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.78, 13,248.50 and 6,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.78, 13,248.50 and 6,235.74 is: 8,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.78 : 13,248.50 = 6,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.78/13,248.50 = 6,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.78x = 13,248.50 × 6,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.78x = 82,614,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,614,201.39/9,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.74

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