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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.74, 13,246.32 and 5,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.74, 13,246.32 and 5,408.08 is: 7,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.74 : 13,246.32 = 5,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.74/13,246.32 = 5,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.74x = 13,246.32 × 5,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.74x = 71,637,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,637,158.27/9,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.41

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