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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.22, 14,970.42 and 4,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.22, 14,970.42 and 4,139.10 is: 6,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.22 : 14,970.42 = 4,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.22/14,970.42 = 4,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.22x = 14,970.42 × 4,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.22x = 61,964,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964,065.42/9,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.96

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