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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.36, 13,252.52 and 6,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.36, 13,252.52 and 6,245.12 is: 8,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.36 : 13,252.52 = 6,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.36/13,252.52 = 6,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.36x = 13,252.52 × 6,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.36x = 82,763,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,763,577.70/9,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.78

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