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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.64, 14,613.27 and 4,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.64, 14,613.27 and 4,195.12 is: 6,293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.64 : 14,613.27 = 4,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.64/14,613.27 = 4,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.64x = 14,613.27 × 4,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.64x = 61,304,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,304,421.24/9,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.03

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