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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.55, 14,950.05 and 5,033.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.55, 14,950.05 and 5,033.62 is: 7,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.55 : 14,950.05 = 5,033.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.55/14,950.05 = 5,033.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.55x = 14,950.05 × 5,033.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.55x = 75,252,833.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,252,833.31/9,960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.09

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