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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.40, 14,399.80 and 3,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.40, 14,399.80 and 3,358.72 is: 5,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.40 : 14,399.80 = 3,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.40/14,399.80 = 3,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.40x = 14,399.80 × 3,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.40x = 48,364,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,364,896.26/9,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.32

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