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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.40, 14,622.90 and 5,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.40, 14,622.90 and 5,356.60 is: 8,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.40 : 14,622.90 = 5,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.40/14,622.90 = 5,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.40x = 14,622.90 × 5,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.40x = 78,329,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,329,026.14/9,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.84

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