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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.93, 14,897.66 and 5,000.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.93, 14,897.66 and 5,000.24 is: 7,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.93 : 14,897.66 = 5,000.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.93/14,897.66 = 5,000.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.93x = 14,897.66 × 5,000.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.93x = 74,491,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,491,925.18/9,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.25

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