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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.28, 14,439.83 and 4,078.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.28, 14,439.83 and 4,078.58 is: 6,118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.28 : 14,439.83 = 4,078.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.28/14,439.83 = 4,078.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.28x = 14,439.83 × 4,078.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.28x = 58,893,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893,909.25/9,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.67

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