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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.60, 14,929.80 and 5,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.60, 14,929.80 and 5,023.60 is: 7,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.60 : 14,929.80 = 5,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.60/14,929.80 = 5,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.60x = 14,929.80 × 5,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.60x = 75,001,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,001,343.28/9,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.58

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