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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.71, 14,117.56 and 3,861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.71, 14,117.56 and 3,861.13 is: 5,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.71 : 14,117.56 = 3,861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.71/14,117.56 = 3,861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.71x = 14,117.56 × 3,861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.71x = 54,509,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,509,734.44/9,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.69

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