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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.06, 14,615.64 and 5,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.06, 14,615.64 and 5,358.15 is: 8,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.06 : 14,615.64 = 5,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.06/14,615.64 = 5,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.06x = 14,615.64 × 5,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.06x = 78,312,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,312,791.47/9,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.45

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