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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.85, 14,914.59 and 4,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.85, 14,914.59 and 4,095.27 is: 6,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.85 : 14,914.59 = 4,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.85/14,914.59 = 4,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.85x = 14,914.59 × 4,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.85x = 61,079,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,079,272.99/9,941.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.65

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