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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.66, 14,611.87 and 2,816.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.66, 14,611.87 and 2,816.16 is: 4,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.66 : 14,611.87 = 2,816.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.66/14,611.87 = 2,816.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.66x = 14,611.87 × 2,816.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.66x = 41,149,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,363.82/9,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.06

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