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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.39, 13,727.37 and 6,414.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.39, 13,727.37 and 6,414.67 is: 8,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.39 : 13,727.37 = 6,414.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.39/13,727.37 = 6,414.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.39x = 13,727.37 × 6,414.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.39x = 88,056,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,056,548.52/9,949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,850.45

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