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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.73, 14,942.84 and 5,028.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.73, 14,942.84 and 5,028.84 is: 7,547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.73 : 14,942.84 = 5,028.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.73/14,942.84 = 5,028.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.73x = 14,942.84 × 5,028.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.73x = 75,145,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,145,076.79/9,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.92

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