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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.97, 14,436.09 and 4,079.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.97, 14,436.09 and 4,079.23 is: 6,117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.97 : 14,436.09 = 4,079.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.97/14,436.09 = 4,079.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.97x = 14,436.09 × 4,079.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.97x = 58,888,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,888,095.32/9,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.63

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