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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.96, 14,612.63 and 4,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.96, 14,612.63 and 4,196.70 is: 6,294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.96 : 14,612.63 = 4,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.96/14,612.63 = 4,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.96x = 14,612.63 × 4,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.96x = 61,324,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324,803.34/9,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.91

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