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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.27, 14,972.10 and 5,048.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.27, 14,972.10 and 5,048.37 is: 7,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.27 : 14,972.10 = 5,048.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.27/14,972.10 = 5,048.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.27x = 14,972.10 × 5,048.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.27x = 75,584,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584,700.48/9,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.21

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