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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.37, 14,416.45 and 5,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.37, 14,416.45 and 5,225.13 is: 7,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.37 : 14,416.45 = 5,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.37/14,416.45 = 5,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.37x = 14,416.45 × 5,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.37x = 75,327,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,327,843.41/9,607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.63

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