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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,937.59, 14,909.37 and 4,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,937.59, 14,909.37 and 4,011.43 is: 6,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,937.59 : 14,909.37 = 4,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,937.59/14,909.37 = 4,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,937.59x = 14,909.37 × 4,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,937.59x = 59,807,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,807,894.10/9,937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.35

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