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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.61, 13,240.31 and 8,524.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.61, 13,240.31 and 8,524.19 is: 11,757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.61 : 13,240.31 = 8,524.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.61/13,240.31 = 8,524.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.61x = 13,240.31 × 8,524.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.61x = 112,862,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,862,882.05/9,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,757.02

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