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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.68, 13,247.04 and 6,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.68, 13,247.04 and 6,190.72 is: 8,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.68 : 13,247.04 = 6,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.68/13,247.04 = 6,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.68x = 13,247.04 × 6,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.68x = 82,008,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,008,715.47/9,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.86

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