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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.45, 14,949.90 and 5,033.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.45, 14,949.90 and 5,033.55 is: 7,554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.45 : 14,949.90 = 5,033.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.45/14,949.90 = 5,033.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.45x = 14,949.90 × 5,033.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.45x = 75,251,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,251,069.15/9,960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.99

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