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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.08, 14,849.40 and 4,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.08, 14,849.40 and 4,057.68 is: 6,081.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.08 : 14,849.40 = 4,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.08/14,849.40 = 4,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.08x = 14,849.40 × 4,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.08x = 60,254,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254,113.39/9,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.31

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