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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.56, 14,642.22 and 2,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.56, 14,642.22 and 2,741.56 is: 4,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.56 : 14,642.22 = 2,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.56/14,642.22 = 2,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.56x = 14,642.22 × 2,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.56x = 40,142,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,142,524.66/9,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.31

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