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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.23, 14,405.33 and 3,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.23, 14,405.33 and 3,359.30 is: 5,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.23 : 14,405.33 = 3,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.23/14,405.33 = 3,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.23x = 14,405.33 × 3,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.23x = 48,391,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391,761.44/9,599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.21

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