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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.32, 13,281.60 and 5,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.32, 13,281.60 and 5,898.24 is: 8,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.32 : 13,281.60 = 5,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.32/13,281.60 = 5,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.32x = 13,281.60 × 5,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.32x = 78,338,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,338,064.38/9,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.59

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