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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.72, 14,857.44 and 4,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.72, 14,857.44 and 4,060 is: 6,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.72 : 14,857.44 = 4,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.72/14,857.44 = 4,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.72x = 14,857.44 × 4,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.72x = 60,321,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321,206.40/9,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.99

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