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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.89, 14,643.82 and 2,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.89, 14,643.82 and 2,741.92 is: 4,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.89 : 14,643.82 = 2,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.89/14,643.82 = 2,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.89x = 14,643.82 × 2,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.89x = 40,152,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152,182.93/9,761.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.16

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