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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.62, 14,914.53 and 4,097.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.62, 14,914.53 and 4,097.25 is: 6,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.62 : 14,914.53 = 4,097.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.62/14,914.53 = 4,097.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.62x = 14,914.53 × 4,097.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.62x = 61,108,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108,558.04/9,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.13

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