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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,737.64, 14,607.27 and 4,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,737.64, 14,607.27 and 4,191.12 is: 6,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,737.64 : 14,607.27 = 4,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,737.64/14,607.27 = 4,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,737.64x = 14,607.27 × 4,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,737.64x = 61,220,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220,821.44/9,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.03

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