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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.22, 14,936.40 and 4,117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.22, 14,936.40 and 4,117.50 is: 6,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.22 : 14,936.40 = 4,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.22/14,936.40 = 4,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.22x = 14,936.40 × 4,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.22x = 61,500,627
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,627/9,959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.25

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