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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.02, 14,388.63 and 4,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.02, 14,388.63 and 4,055.74 is: 6,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.02 : 14,388.63 = 4,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.02/14,388.63 = 4,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.02x = 14,388.63 × 4,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.02x = 58,356,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,356,542.24/9,599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.43

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