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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.18, 14,952.48 and 5,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.18, 14,952.48 and 5,035.28 is: 7,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.18 : 14,952.48 = 5,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.18/14,952.48 = 5,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.18x = 14,952.48 × 5,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.18x = 75,289,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,289,923.49/9,962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.58

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