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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.93, 14,899.16 and 5,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.93, 14,899.16 and 5,001.24 is: 7,501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.93 : 14,899.16 = 5,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.93/14,899.16 = 5,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.93x = 14,899.16 × 5,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.93x = 74,514,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,514,274.96/9,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.74

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