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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.94, 14,612.91 and 2,816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.94, 14,612.91 and 2,816.44 is: 4,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.94 : 14,612.91 = 2,816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.94/14,612.91 = 2,816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.94x = 14,612.91 × 2,816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.94x = 41,156,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,156,384.24/9,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.66

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