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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.33, 14,445.41 and 5,189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.33, 14,445.41 and 5,189.31 is: 7,784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.33 : 14,445.41 = 5,189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.33/14,445.41 = 5,189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.33x = 14,445.41 × 5,189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.33x = 74,961,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961,684.62/9,629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.73

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