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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.36, 14,436.76 and 2,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.36, 14,436.76 and 2,605.92 is: 3,908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.36 : 14,436.76 = 2,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.36/14,436.76 = 2,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.36x = 14,436.76 × 2,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.36x = 37,621,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621,041.62/9,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.53

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