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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.20, 13,153.72 and 9,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.20, 13,153.72 and 9,241.68 is: 12,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.20 : 13,153.72 = 9,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.20/13,153.72 = 9,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.20x = 13,153.72 × 9,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.20x = 121,562,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,562,471.05/9,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.17

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