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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.43, 13,720.28 and 5,466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.43, 13,720.28 and 5,466.19 is: 7,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.43 : 13,720.28 = 5,466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.43/13,720.28 = 5,466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.43x = 13,720.28 × 5,466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.43x = 74,997,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,997,657.33/9,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.19

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