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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.92, 14,929.46 and 4,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.92, 14,929.46 and 4,108 is: 6,163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.92 : 14,929.46 = 4,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.92/14,929.46 = 4,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.92x = 14,929.46 × 4,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.92x = 61,330,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,330,221.68/9,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.27

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