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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.28, 14,613.64 and 3,166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.28, 14,613.64 and 3,166.31 is: 4,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.28 : 14,613.64 = 3,166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.28/14,613.64 = 3,166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.28x = 14,613.64 × 3,166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.28x = 46,271,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,271,233.48/9,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.02

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