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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.78, 14,411.52 and 5,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.78, 14,411.52 and 5,860.66 is: 8,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.78 : 14,411.52 = 5,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.78/14,411.52 = 5,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.78x = 14,411.52 × 5,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.78x = 84,461,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,461,018.80/9,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.90

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