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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.44, 14,910.96 and 4,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.44, 14,910.96 and 4,097.52 is: 6,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.44 : 14,910.96 = 4,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.44/14,910.96 = 4,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.44x = 14,910.96 × 4,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.44x = 61,097,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,956.82/9,940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.40

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