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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.36, 13,251.48 and 7,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.36, 13,251.48 and 7,242.32 is: 9,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.36 : 13,251.48 = 7,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.36/13,251.48 = 7,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.36x = 13,251.48 × 7,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.36x = 95,971,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,971,458.63/9,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.69

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