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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.55, 14,946.39 and 5,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.55, 14,946.39 and 5,032.08 is: 7,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.55 : 14,946.39 = 5,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.55/14,946.39 = 5,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.55x = 14,946.39 × 5,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.55x = 75,211,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,211,430.19/9,962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.42

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