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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.41, 14,518.21 and 3,755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.41, 14,518.21 and 3,755.18 is: 5,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.41 : 14,518.21 = 3,755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.41/14,518.21 = 3,755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.41x = 14,518.21 × 3,755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.41x = 54,518,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518,409.85/9,681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.25

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