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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.48, 13,252.49 and 5,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.48, 13,252.49 and 5,353.92 is: 7,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.48 : 13,252.49 = 5,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.48/13,252.49 = 5,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.48x = 13,252.49 × 5,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.48x = 70,952,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,952,744.49/9,602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.01

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