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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.23, 13,246.51 and 5,350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.23, 13,246.51 and 5,350.75 is: 7,383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.23 : 13,246.51 = 5,350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.23/13,246.51 = 5,350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.23x = 13,246.51 × 5,350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.23x = 70,878,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,878,761.55/9,599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.80

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