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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.10, 14,380.12 and 5,863.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.10, 14,380.12 and 5,863.89 is: 8,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.10 : 14,380.12 = 5,863.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.10/14,380.12 = 5,863.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.10x = 14,380.12 × 5,863.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.10x = 84,323,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,323,513.43/9,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.56

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