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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.99, 13,258.56 and 5,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.99, 13,258.56 and 5,359.50 is: 7,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.99 : 13,258.56 = 5,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.99/13,258.56 = 5,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.99x = 13,258.56 × 5,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.99x = 71,059,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,059,252.32/9,607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.85

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