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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.60, 14,967.90 and 4,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.60, 14,967.90 and 4,140.20 is: 6,205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.60 : 14,967.90 = 4,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.60/14,967.90 = 4,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.60x = 14,967.90 × 4,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.60x = 61,970,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,970,099.58/9,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.33

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