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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.88, 14,923.59 and 4,105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.88, 14,923.59 and 4,105.73 is: 6,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.88 : 14,923.59 = 4,105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.88/14,923.59 = 4,105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.88x = 14,923.59 × 4,105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.88x = 61,272,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272,156.55/9,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.08

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