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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.12, 14,573.70 and 3,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.12, 14,573.70 and 3,864.36 is: 5,799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.12 : 14,573.70 = 3,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.12/14,573.70 = 3,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.12x = 14,573.70 × 3,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.12x = 56,318,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,318,023.33/9,711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.33

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