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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.63, 14,913.95 and 4,398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.63, 14,913.95 and 4,398.59 is: 6,597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.63 : 14,913.95 = 4,398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.63/14,913.95 = 4,398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.63x = 14,913.95 × 4,398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.63x = 65,600,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,600,254.77/9,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,597.88

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