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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.46, 14,943.70 and 4,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.46, 14,943.70 and 4,112.64 is: 6,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.46 : 14,943.70 = 4,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.46/14,943.70 = 4,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.46x = 14,943.70 × 4,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.46x = 61,458,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,458,058.37/9,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.96

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