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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.85, 14,901.09 and 4,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.85, 14,901.09 and 4,086.27 is: 6,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.85 : 14,901.09 = 4,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.85/14,901.09 = 4,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.85x = 14,901.09 × 4,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.85x = 60,889,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,889,877.03/9,932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.15

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