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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.56, 14,612.46 and 2,816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.56, 14,612.46 and 2,816.06 is: 4,224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.56 : 14,612.46 = 2,816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.56/14,612.46 = 2,816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.56x = 14,612.46 × 2,816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.56x = 41,149,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,564.11/9,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.12

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