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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.20, 14,949.30 and 6,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.20, 14,949.30 and 6,855.80 is: 10,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.20 : 14,949.30 = 6,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.20/14,949.30 = 6,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.20x = 14,949.30 × 6,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.20x = 102,489,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,489,410.94/9,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.70

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