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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.26, 14,116.80 and 5,714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.26, 14,116.80 and 5,714.51 is: 8,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.26 : 14,116.80 = 5,714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.26/14,116.80 = 5,714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.26x = 14,116.80 × 5,714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.26x = 80,670,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,670,594.77/9,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.71

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