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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.14, 13,469.82 and 5,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.14, 13,469.82 and 5,511.92 is: 7,606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.14 : 13,469.82 = 5,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.14/13,469.82 = 5,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.14x = 13,469.82 × 5,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.14x = 74,244,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,570.25/9,761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.14

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