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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.64, 14,938.80 and 5,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.64, 14,938.80 and 5,027.08 is: 7,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.64 : 14,938.80 = 5,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.64/14,938.80 = 5,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.64x = 14,938.80 × 5,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.64x = 75,098,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,098,542.70/9,957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.80

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