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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.64, 13,247.34 and 5,407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.64, 13,247.34 and 5,407.92 is: 7,462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.64 : 13,247.34 = 5,407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.64/13,247.34 = 5,407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.64x = 13,247.34 × 5,407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.64x = 71,640,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,640,554.93/9,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.84

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