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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.08, 13,247.96 and 5,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.08, 13,247.96 and 5,822.88 is: 8,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.08 : 13,247.96 = 5,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.08/13,247.96 = 5,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.08x = 13,247.96 × 5,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.08x = 77,141,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,141,281.32/9,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.32

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