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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.80, 13,284.54 and 5,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.80, 13,284.54 and 5,848.14 is: 8,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.80 : 13,284.54 = 5,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.80/13,284.54 = 5,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.80x = 13,284.54 × 5,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.80x = 77,689,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,689,849.76/9,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.00

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