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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.77, 14,950.37 and 5,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.77, 14,950.37 and 5,033.88 is: 7,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.77 : 14,950.37 = 5,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.77/14,950.37 = 5,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.77x = 14,950.37 × 5,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.77x = 75,258,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258,381.12/9,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.48

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