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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.20, 14,924.16 and 4,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.20, 14,924.16 and 4,102.44 is: 6,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.20 : 14,924.16 = 4,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.20/14,924.16 = 4,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.20x = 14,924.16 × 4,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.20x = 61,225,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225,470.95/9,949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.81

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