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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.84, 14,916.08 and 4,096.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.84, 14,916.08 and 4,096.26 is: 6,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.84 : 14,916.08 = 4,096.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.84/14,916.08 = 4,096.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.84x = 14,916.08 × 4,096.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.84x = 61,100,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100,141.86/9,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.14

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