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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.95, 14,911.22 and 4,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.95, 14,911.22 and 4,396.16 is: 6,592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.95 : 14,911.22 = 4,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.95/14,911.22 = 4,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.95x = 14,911.22 × 4,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.95x = 65,552,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,552,012.38/9,942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.82

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