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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.66, 14,913.96 and 2,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.66, 14,913.96 and 2,547.12 is: 3,820.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.66 : 14,913.96 = 2,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.66/14,913.96 = 2,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.66x = 14,913.96 × 2,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.66x = 37,987,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,987,645.80/9,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.67

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