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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.88, 14,913.92 and 5,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.88, 14,913.92 and 5,021.06 is: 7,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.88 : 14,913.92 = 5,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.88/14,913.92 = 5,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.88x = 14,913.92 × 5,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.88x = 74,883,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,883,625.14/9,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.60

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