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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.72, 14,924.67 and 4,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.72, 14,924.67 and 4,108.60 is: 6,159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.72 : 14,924.67 = 4,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.72/14,924.67 = 4,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.72x = 14,924.67 × 4,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.72x = 61,319,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,319,499.16/9,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.22

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