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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.65, 13,443.48 and 5,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.65, 13,443.48 and 5,265.41 is: 7,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.65 : 13,443.48 = 5,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.65/13,443.48 = 5,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.65x = 13,443.48 × 5,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.65x = 70,785,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,785,366.81/9,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.26

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