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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.40, 14,441.22 and 5,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.40, 14,441.22 and 5,009.88 is: 7,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.40 : 14,441.22 = 5,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.40/14,441.22 = 5,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.40x = 14,441.22 × 5,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.40x = 72,348,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,348,779.25/9,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.32

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