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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.24, 13,282.86 and 5,433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.24, 13,282.86 and 5,433.40 is: 7,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.24 : 13,282.86 = 5,433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.24/13,282.86 = 5,433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.24x = 13,282.86 × 5,433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.24x = 72,171,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171,091.52/9,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.11

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