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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.08, 14,912.73 and 3,368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.08, 14,912.73 and 3,368.26 is: 5,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.08 : 14,912.73 = 3,368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.08/14,912.73 = 3,368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.08x = 14,912.73 × 3,368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.08x = 50,229,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229,951.95/9,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.26

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