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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.68, 13,283.82 and 5,433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.68, 13,283.82 and 5,433.84 is: 7,498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.68 : 13,283.82 = 5,433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.68/13,283.82 = 5,433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.68x = 13,283.82 × 5,433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.68x = 72,182,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182,152.47/9,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.91

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