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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.24, 13,253.96 and 5,624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.24, 13,253.96 and 5,624.56 is: 7,761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.24 : 13,253.96 = 5,624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.24/13,253.96 = 5,624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.24x = 13,253.96 × 5,624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.24x = 74,547,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,547,693.26/9,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.96

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