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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.87, 13,443.74 and 5,265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.87, 13,443.74 and 5,265.62 is: 7,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.87 : 13,443.74 = 5,265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.87/13,443.74 = 5,265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.87x = 13,443.74 × 5,265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.87x = 70,789,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,789,532.67/9,741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.52

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