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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.07, 14,863.94 and 4,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.07, 14,863.94 and 4,358.72 is: 6,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.07 : 14,863.94 = 4,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.07/14,863.94 = 4,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.07x = 14,863.94 × 4,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.07x = 64,787,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,787,752.56/9,906.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.21

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