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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.21, 13,246.66 and 5,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.21, 13,246.66 and 5,350.27 is: 7,383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.21 : 13,246.66 = 5,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.21/13,246.66 = 5,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.21x = 13,246.66 × 5,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.21x = 70,873,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,873,175.91/9,599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.23

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