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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.77, 14,429.32 and 4,692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.77, 14,429.32 and 4,692.72 is: 7,034.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.77 : 14,429.32 = 4,692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.77/14,429.32 = 4,692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.77x = 14,429.32 × 4,692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.77x = 67,712,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,712,758.55/9,625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.53

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