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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.24, 14,926.50 and 4,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.24, 14,926.50 and 4,103.46 is: 6,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.24 : 14,926.50 = 4,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.24/14,926.50 = 4,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.24x = 14,926.50 × 4,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.24x = 61,250,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250,295.69/9,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.04

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