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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.28, 14,946.66 and 5,031.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.28, 14,946.66 and 5,031.38 is: 7,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.28 : 14,946.66 = 5,031.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.28/14,946.66 = 5,031.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.28x = 14,946.66 × 5,031.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.28x = 75,202,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,202,363.56/9,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.75

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