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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.20, 14,607.47 and 3,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.20, 14,607.47 and 3,580.88 is: 5,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.20 : 14,607.47 = 3,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.20/14,607.47 = 3,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.20x = 14,607.47 × 3,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.20x = 52,307,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,307,533.09/9,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.72

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