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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.99, 13,247.93 and 5,620.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.99, 13,247.93 and 5,620.31 is: 7,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.99 : 13,247.93 = 5,620.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.99/13,247.93 = 5,620.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.99x = 13,247.93 × 5,620.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.99x = 74,457,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,457,421.27/9,599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.99

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