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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.84, 14,920.54 and 5,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.84, 14,920.54 and 5,563.16 is: 8,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.84 : 14,920.54 = 5,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.84/14,920.54 = 5,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.84x = 14,920.54 × 5,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.84x = 83,005,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005,351.31/9,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.25

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