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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.88, 13,248.06 and 5,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.88, 13,248.06 and 5,408.13 is: 7,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.88 : 13,248.06 = 5,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.88/13,248.06 = 5,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.88x = 13,248.06 × 5,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.88x = 71,647,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647,230.73/9,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.35

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