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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.30, 14,929.95 and 4,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.30, 14,929.95 and 4,114.10 is: 6,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.30 : 14,929.95 = 4,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.30/14,929.95 = 4,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.30x = 14,929.95 × 4,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.30x = 61,423,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,423,307.30/9,953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.15

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