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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.44, 14,924.79 and 6,658.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.44, 14,924.79 and 6,658.47 is: 9,982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.44 : 14,924.79 = 6,658.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.44/14,924.79 = 6,658.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.44x = 14,924.79 × 6,658.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.44x = 99,376,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,376,266.47/9,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.11

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