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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.20, 14,925.30 and 5,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.20, 14,925.30 and 5,342.20 is: 8,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.20 : 14,925.30 = 5,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.20/14,925.30 = 5,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.20x = 14,925.30 × 5,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.20x = 79,733,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733,937.66/9,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.30

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