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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.25, 13,282.89 and 5,209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.25, 13,282.89 and 5,209.25 is: 7,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.25 : 13,282.89 = 5,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.25/13,282.89 = 5,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.25x = 13,282.89 × 5,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.25x = 69,193,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,193,894.73/9,625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.79

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