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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.64, 14,423.40 and 5,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.64, 14,423.40 and 5,725.44 is: 8,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.64 : 14,423.40 = 5,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.64/14,423.40 = 5,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.64x = 14,423.40 × 5,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.64x = 82,580,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,580,311.30/9,629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.64

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