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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599, 13,251.06 and 6,768.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599, 13,251.06 and 6,768.68 is: 9,343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599 : 13,251.06 = 6,768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599/13,251.06 = 6,768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599x = 13,251.06 × 6,768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599x = 89,692,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692,184.80/9,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.91

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