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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.65, 14,888.41 and 5,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.65, 14,888.41 and 5,007.62 is: 7,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.65 : 14,888.41 = 5,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.65/14,888.41 = 5,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.65x = 14,888.41 × 5,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.65x = 74,555,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,555,524.39/9,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.59

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