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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.63, 13,247.51 and 5,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.63, 13,247.51 and 5,407.88 is: 7,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.63 : 13,247.51 = 5,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.63/13,247.51 = 5,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.63x = 13,247.51 × 5,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.63x = 71,640,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,640,944.38/9,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.89

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