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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.43, 14,493.60 and 5,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.43, 14,493.60 and 5,961.11 is: 8,939.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.43 : 14,493.60 = 5,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.43/14,493.60 = 5,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.43x = 14,493.60 × 5,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.43x = 86,397,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,397,871.43/9,664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,939.78

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