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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.29, 14,940.68 and 5,027.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.29, 14,940.68 and 5,027.39 is: 7,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.29 : 14,940.68 = 5,027.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.29/14,940.68 = 5,027.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.29x = 14,940.68 × 5,027.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.29x = 75,112,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,112,637.57/9,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.75

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