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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.66, 14,613.54 and 3,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.66, 14,613.54 and 3,169.62 is: 4,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.66 : 14,613.54 = 3,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.66/14,613.54 = 3,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.66x = 14,613.54 × 3,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.66x = 46,319,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,319,368.65/9,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.31

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