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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.87, 13,246.30 and 5,407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.87, 13,246.30 and 5,407.31 is: 7,461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.87 : 13,246.30 = 5,407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.87/13,246.30 = 5,407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.87x = 13,246.30 × 5,407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.87x = 71,626,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,626,890.33/9,599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.23

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