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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.47, 14,931.96 and 4,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.47, 14,931.96 and 4,758.75 is: 7,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.47 : 14,931.96 = 4,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.47/14,931.96 = 4,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.47x = 14,931.96 × 4,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.47x = 71,057,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,057,464.65/9,952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.68

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