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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.52, 13,250.08 and 5,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.52, 13,250.08 and 5,622.44 is: 7,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.52 : 13,250.08 = 5,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.52/13,250.08 = 5,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.52x = 13,250.08 × 5,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.52x = 74,497,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,497,779.80/9,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.96

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