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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.84, 13,251.84 and 5,353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.84, 13,251.84 and 5,353.85 is: 7,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.84 : 13,251.84 = 5,353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.84/13,251.84 = 5,353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.84x = 13,251.84 × 5,353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.84x = 70,948,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,948,363.58/9,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.27

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