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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.56, 14,567.34 and 3,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.56, 14,567.34 and 3,868.22 is: 5,802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.56 : 14,567.34 = 3,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.56/14,567.34 = 3,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.56x = 14,567.34 × 3,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.56x = 56,349,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,349,675.93/9,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.33

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