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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.77, 14,602.40 and 4,193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.77, 14,602.40 and 4,193.81 is: 6,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.77 : 14,602.40 = 4,193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.77/14,602.40 = 4,193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.77x = 14,602.40 × 4,193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.77x = 61,239,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239,670.17/9,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.30

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