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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.59, 14,932.49 and 5,510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.59, 14,932.49 and 5,510.11 is: 8,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.59 : 14,932.49 = 5,510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.59/14,932.49 = 5,510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.59x = 14,932.49 × 5,510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.59x = 82,279,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,279,662.47/9,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.82

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