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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.65, 14,399.47 and 3,026.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.65, 14,399.47 and 3,026.35 is: 4,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.65 : 14,399.47 = 3,026.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.65/14,399.47 = 3,026.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.65x = 14,399.47 × 3,026.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.65x = 43,577,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577,836.03/9,599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.52

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