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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.36, 13,283.04 and 5,433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.36, 13,283.04 and 5,433.64 is: 7,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.36 : 13,283.04 = 5,433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.36/13,283.04 = 5,433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.36x = 13,283.04 × 5,433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.36x = 72,175,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175,257.47/9,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.45

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