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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.08, 14,846.40 and 4,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.08, 14,846.40 and 4,055.68 is: 6,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.08 : 14,846.40 = 4,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.08/14,846.40 = 4,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.08x = 14,846.40 × 4,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.08x = 60,212,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,212,247.55/9,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.31

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