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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.60, 14,940.90 and 7,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.60, 14,940.90 and 7,206.60 is: 10,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.60 : 14,940.90 = 7,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.60/14,940.90 = 7,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.60x = 14,940.90 × 7,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.60x = 107,673,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,673,089.94/9,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.90

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