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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.52, 13,252.28 and 6,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.52, 13,252.28 and 6,238.49 is: 8,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.52 : 13,252.28 = 6,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.52/13,252.28 = 6,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.52x = 13,252.28 × 6,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.52x = 82,674,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,674,118.80/9,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.53

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