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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.84, 14,621.88 and 5,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.84, 14,621.88 and 5,353.26 is: 8,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.84 : 14,621.88 = 5,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.84/14,621.88 = 5,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.84x = 14,621.88 × 5,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.84x = 78,274,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274,725.33/9,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.90

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