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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.36, 14,612.84 and 3,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.36, 14,612.84 and 3,167.40 is: 4,751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.36 : 14,612.84 = 3,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.36/14,612.84 = 3,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.36x = 14,612.84 × 3,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.36x = 46,284,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284,709.42/9,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.36

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