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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.38, 13,282.92 and 5,433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.38, 13,282.92 and 5,433.54 is: 7,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.38 : 13,282.92 = 5,433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.38/13,282.92 = 5,433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.38x = 13,282.92 × 5,433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.38x = 72,173,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,173,277.14/9,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.23

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