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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.89, 13,246.23 and 5,350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.89, 13,246.23 and 5,350.01 is: 7,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.89 : 13,246.23 = 5,350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.89/13,246.23 = 5,350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.89x = 13,246.23 × 5,350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.89x = 70,867,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,867,496.08/9,599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.12

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