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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.58, 14,252.40 and 5,603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.58, 14,252.40 and 5,603.25 is: 8,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.58 : 14,252.40 = 5,603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.58/14,252.40 = 5,603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.58x = 14,252.40 × 5,603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.58x = 79,859,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,859,760.30/9,501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.89

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