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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,690.74, 14,533.68 and 4,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,690.74, 14,533.68 and 4,141.34 is: 6,210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,690.74 : 14,533.68 = 4,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,690.74/14,533.68 = 4,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,690.74x = 14,533.68 × 4,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,690.74x = 60,188,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188,910.33/9,690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.97

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