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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.17, 13,720.36 and 5,466.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.17, 13,720.36 and 5,466.11 is: 7,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.17 : 13,720.36 = 5,466.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.17/13,720.36 = 5,466.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.17x = 13,720.36 × 5,466.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.17x = 74,996,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,996,997.00/9,942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.32

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