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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.18, 14,942.97 and 4,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.18, 14,942.97 and 4,117.38 is: 6,177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.18 : 14,942.97 = 4,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.18/14,942.97 = 4,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.18x = 14,942.97 × 4,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.18x = 61,525,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,525,885.82/9,960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.19

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