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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.24, 14,941.94 and 4,113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.24, 14,941.94 and 4,113.09 is: 6,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.24 : 14,941.94 = 4,113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.24/14,941.94 = 4,113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.24x = 14,941.94 × 4,113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.24x = 61,457,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,457,543.99/9,957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.15

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