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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.84, 14,950.47 and 5,033.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.84, 14,950.47 and 5,033.93 is: 7,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.84 : 14,950.47 = 5,033.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.84/14,950.47 = 5,033.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.84x = 14,950.47 × 5,033.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.84x = 75,259,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,259,647.67/9,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.55

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