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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.55, 14,926.10 and 4,102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.55, 14,926.10 and 4,102.97 is: 6,155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.55 : 14,926.10 = 4,102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.55/14,926.10 = 4,102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.55x = 14,926.10 × 4,102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.55x = 61,241,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,241,245.37/9,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.18

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