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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.97, 13,251.48 and 5,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.97, 13,251.48 and 5,354.40 is: 7,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.97 : 13,251.48 = 5,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.97/13,251.48 = 5,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.97x = 13,251.48 × 5,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.97x = 70,953,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,953,784.24/9,601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.51

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