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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.95, 13,246.82 and 5,620.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.95, 13,246.82 and 5,620.23 is: 7,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.95 : 13,246.82 = 5,620.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.95/13,246.82 = 5,620.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.95x = 13,246.82 × 5,620.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.95x = 74,450,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,450,147.07/9,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.07

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