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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.59, 14,933.99 and 5,511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.59, 14,933.99 and 5,511.11 is: 8,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.59 : 14,933.99 = 5,511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.59/14,933.99 = 5,511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.59x = 14,933.99 × 5,511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.59x = 82,302,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,302,861.63/9,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.32

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