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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.84, 14,914.62 and 3,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.84, 14,914.62 and 3,017.16 is: 4,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.84 : 14,914.62 = 3,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.84/14,914.62 = 3,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.84x = 14,914.62 × 3,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.84x = 44,999,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,999,794.88/9,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.85

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