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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.82, 14,871.30 and 4,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.82, 14,871.30 and 4,069.93 is: 6,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.82 : 14,871.30 = 4,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.82/14,871.30 = 4,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.82x = 14,871.30 × 4,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.82x = 60,525,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,525,150.01/9,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.74

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