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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.59, 13,598.82 and 7,607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.59, 13,598.82 and 7,607.43 is: 10,502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.59 : 13,598.82 = 7,607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.59/13,598.82 = 7,607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.59x = 13,598.82 × 7,607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.59x = 103,452,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,452,071.23/9,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.12

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