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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.35, 14,917.68 and 5,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.35, 14,917.68 and 5,013.84 is: 7,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.35 : 14,917.68 = 5,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.35/14,917.68 = 5,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.35x = 14,917.68 × 5,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.35x = 74,794,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,794,860.69/9,947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.08

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