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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.60, 14,319.60 and 9,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.60, 14,319.60 and 9,125.20 is: 13,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.60 : 14,319.60 = 9,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.60/14,319.60 = 9,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.60x = 14,319.60 × 9,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.60x = 130,669,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,669,213.92/9,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.61

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