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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.16, 14,617.96 and 3,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.16, 14,617.96 and 3,169.18 is: 4,754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.16 : 14,617.96 = 3,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.16/14,617.96 = 3,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.16x = 14,617.96 × 3,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.16x = 46,326,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,946.47/9,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.33

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