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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.84, 14,927.88 and 4,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.84, 14,927.88 and 4,109.20 is: 6,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.84 : 14,927.88 = 4,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.84/14,927.88 = 4,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.84x = 14,927.88 × 4,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.84x = 61,341,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,341,644.50/9,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.09

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