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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.36, 13,246.08 and 5,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.36, 13,246.08 and 5,872.64 is: 8,103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.36 : 13,246.08 = 5,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.36/13,246.08 = 5,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.36x = 13,246.08 × 5,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.36x = 77,789,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,789,459.25/9,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.61

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