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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.08, 14,636.10 and 4,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.08, 14,636.10 and 4,141.25 is: 6,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.08 : 14,636.10 = 4,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.08/14,636.10 = 4,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.08x = 14,636.10 × 4,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.08x = 60,611,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,611,828.69/9,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.09

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