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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.69, 14,396.73 and 3,358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.69, 14,396.73 and 3,358.55 is: 5,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.69 : 14,396.73 = 3,358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.69/14,396.73 = 3,358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.69x = 14,396.73 × 3,358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.69x = 48,352,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,352,137.54/9,599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.84

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