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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.68, 13,247.68 and 5,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.68, 13,247.68 and 5,408 is: 7,463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.68 : 13,247.68 = 5,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.68/13,247.68 = 5,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.68x = 13,247.68 × 5,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.68x = 71,643,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,643,453.44/9,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.11

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