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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.41, 14,618.34 and 4,197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.41, 14,618.34 and 4,197.87 is: 6,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.41 : 14,618.34 = 4,197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.41/14,618.34 = 4,197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.41x = 14,618.34 × 4,197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.41x = 61,365,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,365,890.94/9,747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.61

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