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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.30, 13,283.85 and 5,847.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.30, 13,283.85 and 5,847.64 is: 8,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.30 : 13,283.85 = 5,847.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.30/13,283.85 = 5,847.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.30x = 13,283.85 × 5,847.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.30x = 77,679,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,679,172.61/9,625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.31

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