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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.42, 14,609.07 and 3,166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.42, 14,609.07 and 3,166.11 is: 4,748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.42 : 14,609.07 = 3,166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.42/14,609.07 = 3,166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.42x = 14,609.07 × 3,166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.42x = 46,253,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,253,922.62/9,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.17

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