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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.88, 14,863.32 and 4,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.88, 14,863.32 and 4,061.50 is: 6,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.88 : 14,863.32 = 4,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.88/14,863.32 = 4,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.88x = 14,863.32 × 4,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.88x = 60,367,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,367,374.18/9,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.25

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