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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.88, 14,924.59 and 4,406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.88, 14,924.59 and 4,406.27 is: 6,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.88 : 14,924.59 = 4,406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.88/14,924.59 = 4,406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.88x = 14,924.59 × 4,406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.88x = 65,761,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,761,687.54/9,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.31

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