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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.73, 14,953.33 and 5,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.73, 14,953.33 and 5,035.84 is: 7,558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.73 : 14,953.33 = 5,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.73/14,953.33 = 5,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.73x = 14,953.33 × 5,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.73x = 75,302,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,302,546.26/9,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.42

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