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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.95, 14,924.93 and 4,103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.95, 14,924.93 and 4,103.37 is: 6,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.95 : 14,924.93 = 4,103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.95/14,924.93 = 4,103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.95x = 14,924.93 × 4,103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.95x = 61,242,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,242,489.50/9,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.06

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