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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.59, 14,943.36 and 2,942.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.59, 14,943.36 and 2,942.71 is: 4,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.59 : 14,943.36 = 2,942.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.59/14,943.36 = 2,942.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.59x = 14,943.36 × 2,942.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.59x = 43,973,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,973,974.91/9,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.02

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