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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.52, 13,594.72 and 5,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.52, 13,594.72 and 5,602.48 is: 7,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.52 : 13,594.72 = 5,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.52/13,594.72 = 5,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.52x = 13,594.72 × 5,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.52x = 76,164,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,164,146.91/9,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.21

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