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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.67, 14,953.26 and 5,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.67, 14,953.26 and 5,035.78 is: 7,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.67 : 14,953.26 = 5,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.67/14,953.26 = 5,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.67x = 14,953.26 × 5,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.67x = 75,301,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,301,327.64/9,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.35

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