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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.83, 13,546.40 and 5,625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.83, 13,546.40 and 5,625.87 is: 7,764.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.83 : 13,546.40 = 5,625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.83/13,546.40 = 5,625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.83x = 13,546.40 × 5,625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.83x = 76,210,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,210,257.24/9,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.81

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