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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.78, 13,249.88 and 6,236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.78, 13,249.88 and 6,236.74 is: 8,608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.78 : 13,249.88 = 6,236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.78/13,249.88 = 6,236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.78x = 13,249.88 × 6,236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.78x = 82,636,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,636,056.59/9,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.12

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