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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.92, 14,943.13 and 2,942.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.92, 14,943.13 and 2,942.81 is: 4,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.92 : 14,943.13 = 2,942.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.92/14,943.13 = 2,942.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.92x = 14,943.13 × 2,942.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.92x = 43,974,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974,740.89/9,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.84

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