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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625, 13,281.78 and 5,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625, 13,281.78 and 5,433.16 is: 7,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625 : 13,281.78 = 5,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625/13,281.78 = 5,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625x = 13,281.78 × 5,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625x = 72,162,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,162,035.82/9,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.35

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