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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942, 14,913.09 and 3,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942, 14,913.09 and 3,016.50 is: 4,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942 : 14,913.09 = 3,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942/14,913.09 = 3,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942x = 14,913.09 × 3,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942x = 44,985,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,985,335.99/9,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.78

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