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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.88, 14,913.29 and 3,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.88, 14,913.29 and 3,368.89 is: 5,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.88 : 14,913.29 = 3,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.88/14,913.29 = 3,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.88x = 14,913.29 × 3,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.88x = 50,241,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,241,251.14/9,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.99

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