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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.22, 14,426.91 and 5,911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.22, 14,426.91 and 5,911.28 is: 8,864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.22 : 14,426.91 = 5,911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.22/14,426.91 = 5,911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.22x = 14,426.91 × 5,911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.22x = 85,281,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,281,486.51/9,620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.82

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