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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.92, 14,565.18 and 6,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.92, 14,565.18 and 6,151.72 is: 9,225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.92 : 14,565.18 = 6,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.92/14,565.18 = 6,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.92x = 14,565.18 × 6,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.92x = 89,600,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,600,909.11/9,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.87

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