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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.08, 14,230.98 and 3,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.08, 14,230.98 and 3,942.96 is: 5,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.08 : 14,230.98 = 3,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.08/14,230.98 = 3,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.08x = 14,230.98 × 3,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.08x = 56,112,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,112,184.90/9,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.85

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