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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.23, 14,414.76 and 5,231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.23, 14,414.76 and 5,231.79 is: 7,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.23 : 14,414.76 = 5,231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.23/14,414.76 = 5,231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.23x = 14,414.76 × 5,231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.23x = 75,414,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,414,997.22/9,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.14

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