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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.40, 14,930.70 and 5,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.40, 14,930.70 and 5,022.60 is: 7,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.40 : 14,930.70 = 5,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.40/14,930.70 = 5,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.40x = 14,930.70 × 5,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.40x = 74,990,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,990,933.82/9,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.75

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