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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.28, 14,904.14 and 3,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.28, 14,904.14 and 3,363.88 is: 5,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.28 : 14,904.14 = 3,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.28/14,904.14 = 3,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.28x = 14,904.14 × 3,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.28x = 50,135,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135,738.46/9,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.68

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