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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.58, 14,915.76 and 3,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.58, 14,915.76 and 3,367 is: 5,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.58 : 14,915.76 = 3,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.58/14,915.76 = 3,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.58x = 14,915.76 × 3,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.58x = 50,221,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,221,363.92/9,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.14

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