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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.84, 14,913.30 and 3,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.84, 14,913.30 and 3,368.68 is: 5,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.84 : 14,913.30 = 3,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.84/14,913.30 = 3,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.84x = 14,913.30 × 3,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.84x = 50,238,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238,135.44/9,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.69

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