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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.95, 14,616.32 and 3,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.95, 14,616.32 and 3,079.47 is: 4,620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.95 : 14,616.32 = 3,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.95/14,616.32 = 3,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.95x = 14,616.32 × 3,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.95x = 45,010,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,010,503.55/9,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.28

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