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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.70, 14,921.55 and 4,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.70, 14,921.55 and 4,101.12 is: 6,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.70 : 14,921.55 = 4,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.70/14,921.55 = 4,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.70x = 14,921.55 × 4,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.70x = 61,195,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,195,067.14/9,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.68

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