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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.24, 14,913.38 and 4,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.24, 14,913.38 and 4,673.38 is: 7,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.24 : 14,913.38 = 4,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.24/14,913.38 = 4,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.24x = 14,913.38 × 4,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.24x = 69,695,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,695,891.82/9,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.08

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