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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.18, 13,968.25 and 5,625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.18, 13,968.25 and 5,625.45 is: 8,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.18 : 13,968.25 = 5,625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.18/13,968.25 = 5,625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.18x = 13,968.25 × 5,625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.18x = 78,577,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,577,677.90/9,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,426.40

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