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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.54, 14,907.36 and 5,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.54, 14,907.36 and 5,008.28 is: 7,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.54 : 14,907.36 = 5,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.54/14,907.36 = 5,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.54x = 14,907.36 × 5,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.54x = 74,660,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,660,232.94/9,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.13

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