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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,938.44, 14,906.70 and 5,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,938.44, 14,906.70 and 5,006.12 is: 7,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,938.44 : 14,906.70 = 5,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,938.44/14,906.70 = 5,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,938.44x = 14,906.70 × 5,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,938.44x = 74,624,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,624,729.00/9,938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.70

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