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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602, 13,251.52 and 5,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602, 13,251.52 and 5,354.44 is: 7,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602 : 13,251.52 = 5,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602/13,251.52 = 5,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602x = 13,251.52 × 5,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602x = 70,954,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,954,468.75/9,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.55

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