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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.42, 13,236.84 and 6,013.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.42, 13,236.84 and 6,013.10 is: 8,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.42 : 13,236.84 = 6,013.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.42/13,236.84 = 6,013.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.42x = 13,236.84 × 6,013.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.42x = 79,594,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,594,442.60/9,599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.59

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