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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.53, 14,951.52 and 5,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.53, 14,951.52 and 5,034.63 is: 7,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.53 : 14,951.52 = 5,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.53/14,951.52 = 5,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.53x = 14,951.52 × 5,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.53x = 75,275,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,275,371.14/9,961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.61

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