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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.20, 14,951.03 and 5,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.20, 14,951.03 and 5,034.29 is: 7,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.20 : 14,951.03 = 5,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.20/14,951.03 = 5,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.20x = 14,951.03 × 5,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.20x = 75,267,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,267,720.89/9,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.09

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