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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.26, 14,936.48 and 5,021.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.26, 14,936.48 and 5,021.18 is: 7,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.26 : 14,936.48 = 5,021.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.26/14,936.48 = 5,021.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.26x = 14,936.48 × 5,021.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.26x = 74,998,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,998,654.86/9,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.57

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