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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.44, 14,614.08 and 3,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.44, 14,614.08 and 3,585.92 is: 5,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.44 : 14,614.08 = 3,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.44/14,614.08 = 3,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.44x = 14,614.08 × 3,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.44x = 52,404,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404,921.75/9,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.59

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