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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,937.06, 14,912.44 and 4,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,937.06, 14,912.44 and 4,093.68 is: 6,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,937.06 : 14,912.44 = 4,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,937.06/14,912.44 = 4,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,937.06x = 14,912.44 × 4,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,937.06x = 61,046,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,046,757.38/9,937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.34

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