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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.58, 14,402.16 and 4,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.58, 14,402.16 and 4,050 is: 6,076.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.58 : 14,402.16 = 4,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.58/14,402.16 = 4,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.58x = 14,402.16 × 4,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.58x = 58,328,748
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,328,748/9,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.18

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