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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.41, 13,575.40 and 8,555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.41, 13,575.40 and 8,555.09 is: 11,837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.41 : 13,575.40 = 8,555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.41/13,575.40 = 8,555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.41x = 13,575.40 × 8,555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.41x = 116,138,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,138,722.30/9,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.11

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