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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.93, 13,251.99 and 5,353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.93, 13,251.99 and 5,353.94 is: 7,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.93 : 13,251.99 = 5,353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.93/13,251.99 = 5,353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.93x = 13,251.99 × 5,353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.93x = 70,950,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,950,359.34/9,602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.41

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