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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.94, 14,610.75 and 5,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.94, 14,610.75 and 5,847.46 is: 8,769.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.94 : 14,610.75 = 5,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.94/14,610.75 = 5,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.94x = 14,610.75 × 5,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.94x = 85,435,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,435,776.20/9,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.89

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