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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.44, 14,437.05 and 2,605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.44, 14,437.05 and 2,605.04 is: 3,907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.44 : 14,437.05 = 2,605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.44/14,437.05 = 2,605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.44x = 14,437.05 × 2,605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.44x = 37,609,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609,027.98/9,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.25

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