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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.69, 14,858.76 and 4,068.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.69, 14,858.76 and 4,068.81 is: 6,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.69 : 14,858.76 = 4,068.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.69/14,858.76 = 4,068.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.69x = 14,858.76 × 4,068.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.69x = 60,457,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,457,471.28/9,912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.00

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