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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.54, 14,972.58 and 5,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.54, 14,972.58 and 5,048.67 is: 7,577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.54 : 14,972.58 = 5,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.54/14,972.58 = 5,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.54x = 14,972.58 × 5,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.54x = 75,591,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,591,615.47/9,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.70

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