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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.16, 14,433.24 and 5,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.16, 14,433.24 and 5,237.16 is: 7,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.16 : 14,433.24 = 5,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.16/14,433.24 = 5,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.16x = 14,433.24 × 5,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.16x = 75,589,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,589,187.20/9,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.73

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