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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.69, 14,609.43 and 3,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.69, 14,609.43 and 3,166.29 is: 4,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.69 : 14,609.43 = 3,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.69/14,609.43 = 3,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.69x = 14,609.43 × 3,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.69x = 46,257,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,257,692.11/9,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.43

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