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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.96, 13,251.66 and 7,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.96, 13,251.66 and 7,504.76 is: 10,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.96 : 13,251.66 = 7,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.96/13,251.66 = 7,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.96x = 13,251.66 × 7,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.96x = 99,450,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,450,527.90/9,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.47

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