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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.92, 14,611.52 and 3,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.92, 14,611.52 and 3,168.16 is: 4,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.92 : 14,611.52 = 3,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.92/14,611.52 = 3,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.92x = 14,611.52 × 3,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.92x = 46,291,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,291,633.20/9,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.80

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