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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.23, 14,435.29 and 3,781.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.23, 14,435.29 and 3,781.89 is: 5,671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.23 : 14,435.29 = 3,781.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.23/14,435.29 = 3,781.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.23x = 14,435.29 × 3,781.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.23x = 54,592,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,592,678.90/9,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.83

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