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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.20, 14,608.49 and 3,165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.20, 14,608.49 and 3,165.75 is: 4,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.20 : 14,608.49 = 3,165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.20/14,608.49 = 3,165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.20x = 14,608.49 × 3,165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.20x = 46,246,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,246,811.39/9,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.55

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