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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.50, 13,247.99 and 5,407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.50, 13,247.99 and 5,407.75 is: 7,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.50 : 13,247.99 = 5,407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.50/13,247.99 = 5,407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.50x = 13,247.99 × 5,407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.50x = 71,641,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,641,817.92/9,599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.08

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