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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.96, 13,279.87 and 5,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.96, 13,279.87 and 5,848.52 is: 8,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.96 : 13,279.87 = 5,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.96/13,279.87 = 5,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.96x = 13,279.87 × 5,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.96x = 77,667,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,667,561.33/9,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.55

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