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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.54, 14,910.36 and 5,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.54, 14,910.36 and 5,010.28 is: 7,506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.54 : 14,910.36 = 5,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.54/14,910.36 = 5,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.54x = 14,910.36 × 5,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.54x = 74,705,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,705,078.50/9,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.13

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