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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.12, 14,601.20 and 4,197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.12, 14,601.20 and 4,197.07 is: 6,291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.12 : 14,601.20 = 4,197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.12/14,601.20 = 4,197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.12x = 14,601.20 × 4,197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.12x = 61,282,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282,258.48/9,741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.09

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