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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.62, 14,606.21 and 5,791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.62, 14,606.21 and 5,791.84 is: 8,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.62 : 14,606.21 = 5,791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.62/14,606.21 = 5,791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.62x = 14,606.21 × 5,791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.62x = 84,596,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,596,809.29/9,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.06

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