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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.41, 14,618.14 and 3,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.41, 14,618.14 and 3,169.06 is: 4,754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.41 : 14,618.14 = 3,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.41/14,618.14 = 3,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.41x = 14,618.14 × 3,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.41x = 46,325,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,762.75/9,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.09

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