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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.40, 14,942.28 and 4,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.40, 14,942.28 and 4,113.80 is: 6,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.40 : 14,942.28 = 4,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.40/14,942.28 = 4,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.40x = 14,942.28 × 4,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.40x = 61,469,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,469,551.46/9,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.39

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