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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.58, 14,913.53 and 2,547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.58, 14,913.53 and 2,547.11 is: 3,820.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.58 : 14,913.53 = 2,547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.58/14,913.53 = 2,547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.58x = 14,913.53 × 2,547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.58x = 37,986,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,986,435.50/9,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.58

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