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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.34, 14,593.65 and 4,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.34, 14,593.65 and 4,805.20 is: 7,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.34 : 14,593.65 = 4,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.34/14,593.65 = 4,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.34x = 14,593.65 × 4,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.34x = 70,125,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,125,406.98/9,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.74

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