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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.92, 14,927.96 and 4,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.92, 14,927.96 and 4,107 is: 6,161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.92 : 14,927.96 = 4,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.92/14,927.96 = 4,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.92x = 14,927.96 × 4,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.92x = 61,309,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,309,131.72/9,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.77

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