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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.67, 14,951.76 and 5,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.67, 14,951.76 and 5,034.78 is: 7,556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.67 : 14,951.76 = 5,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.67/14,951.76 = 5,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.67x = 14,951.76 × 5,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.67x = 75,278,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,278,803.33/9,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.84

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