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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.68, 14,614.68 and 4,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.68, 14,614.68 and 4,544.72 is: 6,818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.68 : 14,614.68 = 4,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.68/14,614.68 = 4,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.68x = 14,614.68 × 4,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.68x = 66,419,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,419,627.26/9,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.09

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