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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.21, 14,269.24 and 5,565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.21, 14,269.24 and 5,565.79 is: 8,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.21 : 14,269.24 = 5,565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.21/14,269.24 = 5,565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.21x = 14,269.24 × 5,565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.21x = 79,419,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419,537.83/9,511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.10

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