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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.32, 14,922.31 and 5,030.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.32, 14,922.31 and 5,030.19 is: 7,538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.32 : 14,922.31 = 5,030.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.32/14,922.31 = 5,030.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.32x = 14,922.31 × 5,030.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.32x = 75,062,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062,054.54/9,957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.38

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