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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.63, 13,251.08 and 5,410.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.63, 13,251.08 and 5,410.69 is: 7,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.63 : 13,251.08 = 5,410.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.63/13,251.08 = 5,410.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.63x = 13,251.08 × 5,410.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.63x = 71,697,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,697,392.74/9,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.21

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