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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.41, 14,924.99 and 4,102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.41, 14,924.99 and 4,102.65 is: 6,155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.41 : 14,924.99 = 4,102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.41/14,924.99 = 4,102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.41x = 14,924.99 × 4,102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.41x = 61,232,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232,020.48/9,947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.58

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