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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.20, 14,941.80 and 6,850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.20, 14,941.80 and 6,850.80 is: 10,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.20 : 14,941.80 = 6,850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.20/14,941.80 = 6,850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.20x = 14,941.80 × 6,850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.20x = 102,363,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,363,283.44/9,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.20

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