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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.52, 12,775.91 and 5,625.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.52, 12,775.91 and 5,625.49 is: 7,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.52 : 12,775.91 = 5,625.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.52/12,775.91 = 5,625.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.52x = 12,775.91 × 5,625.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.52x = 71,870,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,870,787.37/9,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.83

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