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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.20, 14,913.90 and 4,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.20, 14,913.90 and 4,103.40 is: 6,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.20 : 14,913.90 = 4,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.20/14,913.90 = 4,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.20x = 14,913.90 × 4,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.20x = 61,197,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197,697.26/9,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.87

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