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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.80, 14,612.70 and 3,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.80, 14,612.70 and 3,902.60 is: 5,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.80 : 14,612.70 = 3,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.80/14,612.70 = 3,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.80x = 14,612.70 × 3,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.80x = 57,027,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027,523.02/9,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.90

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