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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.61, 13,661.94 and 3,558.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.61, 13,661.94 and 3,558.43 is: 5,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.61 : 13,661.94 = 3,558.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.61/13,661.94 = 3,558.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.61x = 13,661.94 × 3,558.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.61x = 48,615,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615,057.15/9,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.51

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