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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.70, 14,867.55 and 9,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.70, 14,867.55 and 9,255.60 is: 13,883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.70 : 14,867.55 = 9,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.70/14,867.55 = 9,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.70x = 14,867.55 × 9,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.70x = 137,608,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,608,095.78/9,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.40

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