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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.89, 14,205.39 and 3,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.89, 14,205.39 and 3,625.50 is: 5,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.89 : 14,205.39 = 3,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.89/14,205.39 = 3,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.89x = 14,205.39 × 3,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.89x = 51,501,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501,641.45/9,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.04

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