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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.41, 14,911.15 and 5,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.41, 14,911.15 and 5,940.88 is: 8,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.41 : 14,911.15 = 5,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.41/14,911.15 = 5,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.41x = 14,911.15 × 5,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.41x = 88,585,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585,352.81/9,942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.85

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