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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.94, 14,954.30 and 4,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.94, 14,954.30 and 4,126.40 is: 6,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.94 : 14,954.30 = 4,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.94/14,954.30 = 4,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.94x = 14,954.30 × 4,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.94x = 61,707,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,707,423.52/9,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.35

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