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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.46, 13,248.12 and 5,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.46, 13,248.12 and 5,408.44 is: 7,463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.46 : 13,248.12 = 5,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.46/13,248.12 = 5,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.46x = 13,248.12 × 5,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.46x = 71,651,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,651,649.29/9,600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.36

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