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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.46, 13,954.59 and 5,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.46, 13,954.59 and 5,611.59 is: 8,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.46 : 13,954.59 = 5,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.46/13,954.59 = 5,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.46x = 13,954.59 × 5,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.46x = 78,307,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307,437.70/9,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.38

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