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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.21, 13,264.43 and 5,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.21, 13,264.43 and 5,834.08 is: 8,051.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.21 : 13,264.43 = 5,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.21/13,264.43 = 5,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.21x = 13,264.43 × 5,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.21x = 77,385,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,385,733.18/9,611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.61

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