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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.29, 14,611.82 and 3,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.29, 14,611.82 and 3,167.73 is: 4,751.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.29 : 14,611.82 = 3,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.29/14,611.82 = 3,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.29x = 14,611.82 × 3,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.29x = 46,286,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286,284.73/9,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.56

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