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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.74, 14,614.44 and 3,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.74, 14,614.44 and 3,169.80 is: 4,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.74 : 14,614.44 = 3,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.74/14,614.44 = 3,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.74x = 14,614.44 × 3,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.74x = 46,324,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,324,851.91/9,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.30

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