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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.72, 14,981.40 and 6,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.72, 14,981.40 and 6,104.40 is: 9,148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.72 : 14,981.40 = 6,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.72/14,981.40 = 6,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.72x = 14,981.40 × 6,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.72x = 91,452,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,452,458.16/9,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.25

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