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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.58, 14,253.90 and 5,604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.58, 14,253.90 and 5,604.25 is: 8,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.58 : 14,253.90 = 5,604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.58/14,253.90 = 5,604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.58x = 14,253.90 × 5,604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.58x = 79,882,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,882,419.08/9,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.39

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