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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.54, 14,971.08 and 5,047.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.54, 14,971.08 and 5,047.67 is: 7,576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.54 : 14,971.08 = 5,047.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.54/14,971.08 = 5,047.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.54x = 14,971.08 × 5,047.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.54x = 75,569,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,569,015.13/9,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,576.19

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