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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.91, 13,248.84 and 5,351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.91, 13,248.84 and 5,351.65 is: 7,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.91 : 13,248.84 = 5,351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.91/13,248.84 = 5,351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.91x = 13,248.84 × 5,351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.91x = 70,903,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,903,154.59/9,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.81

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