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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.66, 14,941.22 and 5,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.66, 14,941.22 and 5,027.76 is: 7,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.66 : 14,941.22 = 5,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.66/14,941.22 = 5,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.66x = 14,941.22 × 5,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.66x = 75,120,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,120,868.27/9,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.30

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