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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.52, 14,423.16 and 7,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.52, 14,423.16 and 7,439.60 is: 11,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.52 : 14,423.16 = 7,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.52/14,423.16 = 7,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.52x = 14,423.16 × 7,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.52x = 107,302,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,302,541.14/9,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,147.71

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