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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.87, 13,588.19 and 7,599.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.87, 13,588.19 and 7,599.79 is: 10,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.87 : 13,588.19 = 7,599.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.87/13,588.19 = 7,599.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.87x = 13,588.19 × 7,599.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.87x = 103,267,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,267,390.48/9,841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.66

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