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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.31, 13,246.90 and 5,407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.31, 13,246.90 and 5,407.75 is: 7,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.31 : 13,246.90 = 5,407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.31/13,246.90 = 5,407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.31x = 13,246.90 × 5,407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.31x = 71,635,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,635,923.48/9,600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.83

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