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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.56, 14,921.64 and 4,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.56, 14,921.64 and 4,099.98 is: 6,150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.56 : 14,921.64 = 4,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.56/14,921.64 = 4,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.56x = 14,921.64 × 4,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.56x = 61,178,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178,425.57/9,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.71

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