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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.16, 13,985.13 and 4,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.16, 13,985.13 and 4,942.59 is: 7,411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.16 : 13,985.13 = 4,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.16/13,985.13 = 4,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.16x = 13,985.13 × 4,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.16x = 69,122,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122,669.05/9,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.70

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