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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.88, 14,645.21 and 2,741.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.88, 14,645.21 and 2,741.87 is: 4,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.88 : 14,645.21 = 2,741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.88/14,645.21 = 2,741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.88x = 14,645.21 × 2,741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.88x = 40,155,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,155,175.01/9,761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.47

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