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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.28, 13,249.19 and 6,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.28, 13,249.19 and 6,236.24 is: 8,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.28 : 13,249.19 = 6,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.28/13,249.19 = 6,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.28x = 13,249.19 × 6,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.28x = 82,625,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,625,128.65/9,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.43

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