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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.29, 14,432.32 and 4,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.29, 14,432.32 and 4,689.96 is: 7,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.29 : 14,432.32 = 4,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.29/14,432.32 = 4,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.29x = 14,432.32 × 4,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.29x = 67,687,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,687,003.51/9,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.20

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