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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.85, 14,311.83 and 8,110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.85, 14,311.83 and 8,110.22 is: 12,107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.85 : 14,311.83 = 8,110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.85/14,311.83 = 8,110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.85x = 14,311.83 × 8,110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.85x = 116,072,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,072,049.35/9,586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.42

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