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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.61, 14,567.92 and 4,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.61, 14,567.92 and 4,161.08 is: 6,241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.61 : 14,567.92 = 4,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.61/14,567.92 = 4,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.61x = 14,567.92 × 4,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.61x = 60,618,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618,306.57/9,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.84

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