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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.51, 13,441.28 and 6,203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.51, 13,441.28 and 6,203.43 is: 8,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.51 : 13,441.28 = 6,203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.51/13,441.28 = 6,203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.51x = 13,441.28 × 6,203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.51x = 83,382,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382,008.57/9,741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.45

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