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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.54, 13,246.82 and 5,350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.54, 13,246.82 and 5,350.36 is: 7,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.54 : 13,246.82 = 5,350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.54/13,246.82 = 5,350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.54x = 13,246.82 × 5,350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.54x = 70,875,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,875,255.86/9,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.19

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