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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.60, 14,419.20 and 5,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.60, 14,419.20 and 5,236.48 is: 7,844.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.60 : 14,419.20 = 5,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.60/14,419.20 = 5,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.60x = 14,419.20 × 5,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.60x = 75,505,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,505,852.42/9,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.27

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