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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.52, 14,936.08 and 5,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.52, 14,936.08 and 5,029.62 is: 7,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.52 : 14,936.08 = 5,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.52/14,936.08 = 5,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.52x = 14,936.08 × 5,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.52x = 75,122,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122,806.69/9,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.54

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