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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.40, 14,541.60 and 9,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.40, 14,541.60 and 9,041.60 is: 13,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.40 : 14,541.60 = 9,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.40/14,541.60 = 9,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.40x = 14,541.60 × 9,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.40x = 131,479,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,479,330.56/9,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.40

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