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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.05, 13,720.36 and 5,465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.05, 13,720.36 and 5,465.99 is: 7,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.05 : 13,720.36 = 5,465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.05/13,720.36 = 5,465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.05x = 13,720.36 × 5,465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.05x = 74,995,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,995,350.56/9,942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.25

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