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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.48, 13,283.43 and 5,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.48, 13,283.43 and 5,434 is: 7,499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.48 : 13,283.43 = 5,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.48/13,283.43 = 5,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.48x = 13,283.43 × 5,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.48x = 72,182,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182,158.62/9,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.07

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