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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.46, 14,942.20 and 4,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.46, 14,942.20 and 4,111.64 is: 6,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.46 : 14,942.20 = 4,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.46/14,942.20 = 4,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.46x = 14,942.20 × 4,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.46x = 61,436,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,436,947.21/9,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.46

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