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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.40, 13,251.83 and 5,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.40, 13,251.83 and 5,623.82 is: 7,761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.40 : 13,251.83 = 5,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.40/13,251.83 = 5,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.40x = 13,251.83 × 5,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.40x = 74,525,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,525,812.21/9,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.17

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