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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.40, 14,640.90 and 8,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.40, 14,640.90 and 8,474.20 is: 12,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.40 : 14,640.90 = 8,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.40/14,640.90 = 8,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.40x = 14,640.90 × 8,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.40x = 124,069,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,069,914.78/9,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,736.35

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