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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,914.63, 14,870.85 and 4,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,914.63, 14,870.85 and 4,071.24 is: 6,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,914.63 : 14,870.85 = 4,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,914.63/14,870.85 = 4,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,914.63x = 14,870.85 × 4,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,914.63x = 60,542,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542,799.35/9,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.41

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