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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.12, 14,253.72 and 5,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.12, 14,253.72 and 5,814.64 is: 8,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.12 : 14,253.72 = 5,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.12/14,253.72 = 5,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.12x = 14,253.72 × 5,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.12x = 82,880,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,880,250.46/9,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.04

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