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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.66, 12,625.89 and 5,614.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.66, 12,625.89 and 5,614.67 is: 7,750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.66 : 12,625.89 = 5,614.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.66/12,625.89 = 5,614.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.66x = 12,625.89 × 5,614.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.66x = 70,890,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,890,205.81/9,146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.39

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