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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.15, 14,423.25 and 3,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.15, 14,423.25 and 3,371.12 is: 5,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.15 : 14,423.25 = 3,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.15/14,423.25 = 3,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.15x = 14,423.25 × 3,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.15x = 48,622,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,434.42/9,611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.96

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