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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.93, 14,937.18 and 4,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.93, 14,937.18 and 4,114.78 is: 6,171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.93 : 14,937.18 = 4,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.93/14,937.18 = 4,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.93x = 14,937.18 × 4,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.93x = 61,463,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463,209.52/9,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.67

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