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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.50, 13,262.48 and 6,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.50, 13,262.48 and 6,410.24 is: 8,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.50 : 13,262.48 = 6,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.50/13,262.48 = 6,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.50x = 13,262.48 × 6,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.50x = 85,015,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,015,691.26/9,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.50

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