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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.68, 14,918.16 and 3,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.68, 14,918.16 and 3,365.30 is: 5,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.68 : 14,918.16 = 3,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.68/14,918.16 = 3,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.68x = 14,918.16 × 3,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.68x = 50,204,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204,083.85/9,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.35

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