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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716, 14,574.08 and 2,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716, 14,574.08 and 2,961.68 is: 4,442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716 : 14,574.08 = 2,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716/14,574.08 = 2,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716x = 14,574.08 × 2,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716x = 43,163,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163,761.25/9,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.54

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