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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.05, 13,246.45 and 5,350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.05, 13,246.45 and 5,350.13 is: 7,383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.05 : 13,246.45 = 5,350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.05/13,246.45 = 5,350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.05x = 13,246.45 × 5,350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.05x = 70,870,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,870,202.79/9,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.04

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