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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.28, 14,935.68 and 5,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.28, 14,935.68 and 5,027.52 is: 7,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.28 : 14,935.68 = 5,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.28/14,935.68 = 5,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.28x = 14,935.68 × 5,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.28x = 75,089,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089,429.91/9,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.10

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