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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.81, 13,721.08 and 5,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.81, 13,721.08 and 5,466.64 is: 7,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.81 : 13,721.08 = 5,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.81/13,721.08 = 5,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.81x = 13,721.08 × 5,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.81x = 75,008,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,008,149.83/9,942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.96

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