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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.46, 13,250.97 and 7,504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.46, 13,250.97 and 7,504.26 is: 10,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.46 : 13,250.97 = 7,504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.46/13,250.97 = 7,504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.46x = 13,250.97 × 7,504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.46x = 99,438,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,438,724.13/9,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.78

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