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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.78, 14,936.14 and 4,110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.78, 14,936.14 and 4,110.02 is: 6,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.78 : 14,936.14 = 4,110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.78/14,936.14 = 4,110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.78x = 14,936.14 × 4,110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.78x = 61,387,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387,834.12/9,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.67

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