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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.70, 14,432.55 and 5,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.70, 14,432.55 and 5,911.90 is: 8,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.70 : 14,432.55 = 5,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.70/14,432.55 = 5,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.70x = 14,432.55 × 5,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.70x = 85,323,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,323,792.35/9,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.85

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