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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.68, 14,612.56 and 5,356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.68, 14,612.56 and 5,356.74 is: 8,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.68 : 14,612.56 = 5,356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.68/14,612.56 = 5,356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.68x = 14,612.56 × 5,356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.68x = 78,275,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275,684.65/9,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.13

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