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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.68, 14,923.03 and 5,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.68, 14,923.03 and 5,014.93 is: 7,517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.68 : 14,923.03 = 5,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.68/14,923.03 = 5,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.68x = 14,923.03 × 5,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.68x = 74,837,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,837,950.84/9,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.11

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