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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.79, 13,249.26 and 5,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.79, 13,249.26 and 5,625.14 is: 7,759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.79 : 13,249.26 = 5,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.79/13,249.26 = 5,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.79x = 13,249.26 × 5,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.79x = 74,528,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,528,942.40/9,604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.56

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