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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.15, 14,429.13 and 5,185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.15, 14,429.13 and 5,185.23 is: 7,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.15 : 14,429.13 = 5,185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.15/14,429.13 = 5,185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.15x = 14,429.13 × 5,185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.15x = 74,818,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818,357.75/9,625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.21

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