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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.38, 14,903.85 and 4,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.38, 14,903.85 and 4,103.18 is: 6,150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.38 : 14,903.85 = 4,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.38/14,903.85 = 4,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.38x = 14,903.85 × 4,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.38x = 61,153,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,153,179.24/9,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.76

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