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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.89, 13,249.26 and 5,621.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.89, 13,249.26 and 5,621.22 is: 7,757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.89 : 13,249.26 = 5,621.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.89/13,249.26 = 5,621.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.89x = 13,249.26 × 5,621.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.89x = 74,477,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477,005.30/9,600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.31

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