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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.96, 13,735.40 and 6,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.96, 13,735.40 and 6,414.16 is: 8,853.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.96 : 13,735.40 = 6,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.96/13,735.40 = 6,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.96x = 13,735.40 × 6,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.96x = 88,101,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,101,053.26/9,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.52

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