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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.46, 13,251.45 and 5,353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.46, 13,251.45 and 5,353.79 is: 7,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.46 : 13,251.45 = 5,353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.46/13,251.45 = 5,353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.46x = 13,251.45 × 5,353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.46x = 70,945,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,945,414.24/9,602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.25

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