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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.51, 14,916.46 and 5,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.51, 14,916.46 and 5,023.56 is: 7,529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.51 : 14,916.46 = 5,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.51/14,916.46 = 5,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.51x = 14,916.46 × 5,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.51x = 74,933,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,731.80/9,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.13

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