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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.77, 14,904.88 and 3,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.77, 14,904.88 and 3,364.38 is: 5,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.77 : 14,904.88 = 3,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.77/14,904.88 = 3,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.77x = 14,904.88 × 3,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.77x = 50,145,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145,680.17/9,942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.43

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