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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,914.08, 14,858.40 and 4,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,914.08, 14,858.40 and 4,063.68 is: 6,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,914.08 : 14,858.40 = 4,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,914.08/14,858.40 = 4,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,914.08x = 14,858.40 × 4,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,914.08x = 60,379,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,379,782.91/9,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.31

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