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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.31, 13,282.34 and 5,591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.31, 13,282.34 and 5,591.51 is: 7,715.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.31 : 13,282.34 = 5,591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.31/13,282.34 = 5,591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.31x = 13,282.34 × 5,591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.31x = 74,268,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,268,242.56/9,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.94

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