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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.64, 13,948.50 and 5,601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.64, 13,948.50 and 5,601.50 is: 8,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.64 : 13,948.50 = 5,601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.64/13,948.50 = 5,601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.64x = 13,948.50 × 5,601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.64x = 78,132,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,132,522.75/9,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.38

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