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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.93, 14,932.68 and 4,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.93, 14,932.68 and 4,111.78 is: 6,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.93 : 14,932.68 = 4,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.93/14,932.68 = 4,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.93x = 14,932.68 × 4,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.93x = 61,399,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,399,894.97/9,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.17

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