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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.60, 14,417.40 and 5,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.60, 14,417.40 and 5,937.20 is: 8,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.60 : 14,417.40 = 5,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.60/14,417.40 = 5,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.60x = 14,417.40 × 5,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.60x = 85,598,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,598,987.28/9,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.80

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