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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.06, 14,958.27 and 5,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.06, 14,958.27 and 5,039.17 is: 7,563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.06 : 14,958.27 = 5,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.06/14,958.27 = 5,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.06x = 14,958.27 × 5,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.06x = 75,377,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,377,228.04/9,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.39

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