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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.53, 14,913.80 and 4,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.53, 14,913.80 and 4,098.99 is: 6,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.53 : 14,913.80 = 4,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.53/14,913.80 = 4,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.53x = 14,913.80 × 4,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.53x = 61,131,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,131,511.94/9,942.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.49

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