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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.57, 14,437.44 and 5,911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.57, 14,437.44 and 5,911.52 is: 8,871.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.57 : 14,437.44 = 5,911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.57/14,437.44 = 5,911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.57x = 14,437.44 × 5,911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.57x = 85,347,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,347,143.12/9,620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,871.32

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