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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.43, 13,599.99 and 7,608.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.43, 13,599.99 and 7,608.27 is: 10,503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.43 : 13,599.99 = 7,608.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.43/13,599.99 = 7,608.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.43x = 13,599.99 × 7,608.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.43x = 103,472,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,472,395.92/9,851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.29

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