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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.38, 13,283.02 and 5,433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.38, 13,283.02 and 5,433.90 is: 7,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.38 : 13,283.02 = 5,433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.38/13,283.02 = 5,433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.38x = 13,283.02 × 5,433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.38x = 72,178,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178,602.38/9,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.78

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