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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.60, 13,245.84 and 5,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.60, 13,245.84 and 5,349.73 is: 7,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.60 : 13,245.84 = 5,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.60/13,245.84 = 5,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.60x = 13,245.84 × 5,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.60x = 70,861,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,861,674.39/9,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.73

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