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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.92, 14,950.61 and 5,034.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.92, 14,950.61 and 5,034.00 is: 7,555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.92 : 14,950.61 = 5,034.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.92/14,950.61 = 5,034.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.92x = 14,950.61 × 5,034.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.92x = 75,261,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,261,295.99/9,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.66

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