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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.55, 14,921.60 and 4,099.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.55, 14,921.60 and 4,099.97 is: 6,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.55 : 14,921.60 = 4,099.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.55/14,921.60 = 4,099.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.55x = 14,921.60 × 4,099.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.55x = 61,178,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178,017.24/9,946.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.68

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