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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,939.84, 14,909.52 and 4,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,939.84, 14,909.52 and 4,092.40 is: 6,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,939.84 : 14,909.52 = 4,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,939.84/14,909.52 = 4,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,939.84x = 14,909.52 × 4,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,939.84x = 61,015,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,719.65/9,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.50

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