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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.40, 14,933.10 and 4,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.40, 14,933.10 and 4,123.40 is: 6,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.40 : 14,933.10 = 4,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.40/14,933.10 = 4,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.40x = 14,933.10 × 4,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.40x = 61,575,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,575,144.54/9,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.10

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