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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.08, 14,589.69 and 6,832.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.08, 14,589.69 and 6,832.37 is: 10,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.08 : 14,589.69 = 6,832.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.08/14,589.69 = 6,832.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.08x = 14,589.69 × 6,832.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.08x = 99,682,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,682,160.27/9,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.17

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