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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.34, 14,927.82 and 4,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.34, 14,927.82 and 4,103.90 is: 6,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.34 : 14,927.82 = 4,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.34/14,927.82 = 4,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.34x = 14,927.82 × 4,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.34x = 61,262,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,262,280.50/9,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.66

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