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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.20, 14,864.70 and 4,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.20, 14,864.70 and 4,063.40 is: 6,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.20 : 14,864.70 = 4,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.20/14,864.70 = 4,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.20x = 14,864.70 × 4,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.20x = 60,401,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,401,221.98/9,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.32

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