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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.18, 14,425.71 and 5,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.18, 14,425.71 and 5,171.92 is: 7,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.18 : 14,425.71 = 5,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.18/14,425.71 = 5,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.18x = 14,425.71 × 5,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.18x = 74,608,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,608,618.06/9,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.40

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