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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.78, 14,933.13 and 4,108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.78, 14,933.13 and 4,108.03 is: 6,163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.78 : 14,933.13 = 4,108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.78/14,933.13 = 4,108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.78x = 14,933.13 × 4,108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.78x = 61,345,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,345,746.03/9,952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.68

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