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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601, 13,250.05 and 5,409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601, 13,250.05 and 5,409.26 is: 7,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601 : 13,250.05 = 5,409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601/13,250.05 = 5,409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601x = 13,250.05 × 5,409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601x = 71,672,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,672,965.46/9,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.16

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