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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.99, 14,391.52 and 3,752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.99, 14,391.52 and 3,752.51 is: 5,625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.99 : 14,391.52 = 3,752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.99/14,391.52 = 3,752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.99x = 14,391.52 × 3,752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.99x = 54,004,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,004,349.31/9,599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.46

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