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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.51, 14,912.13 and 3,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.51, 14,912.13 and 3,368.55 is: 5,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.51 : 14,912.13 = 3,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.51/14,912.13 = 3,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.51x = 14,912.13 × 3,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.51x = 50,232,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,232,255.51/9,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.27

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