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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.65, 14,613.88 and 3,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.65, 14,613.88 and 3,075.88 is: 4,614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.65 : 14,613.88 = 3,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.65/14,613.88 = 3,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.65x = 14,613.88 × 3,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.65x = 44,950,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950,541.21/9,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.26

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