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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.52, 14,926.90 and 5,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.52, 14,926.90 and 5,026.44 is: 7,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.52 : 14,926.90 = 5,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.52/14,926.90 = 5,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.52x = 14,926.90 × 5,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.52x = 75,029,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,029,167.24/9,959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.41

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