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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.94, 13,235.67 and 6,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.94, 13,235.67 and 6,057 is: 8,350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.94 : 13,235.67 = 6,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.94/13,235.67 = 6,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.94x = 13,235.67 × 6,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.94x = 80,168,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,168,453.19/9,599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.93

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