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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.64, 13,008.47 and 5,650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.64, 13,008.47 and 5,650.25 is: 7,798.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.64 : 13,008.47 = 5,650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.64/13,008.47 = 5,650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.64x = 13,008.47 × 5,650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.64x = 73,501,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501,014.32/9,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.81

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