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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.07, 14,940.99 and 4,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.07, 14,940.99 and 4,117.52 is: 6,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.07 : 14,940.99 = 4,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.07/14,940.99 = 4,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.07x = 14,940.99 × 4,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.07x = 61,519,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519,862.50/9,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.03

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