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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.23, 14,954.94 and 5,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.23, 14,954.94 and 5,043.11 is: 7,557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.23 : 14,954.94 = 5,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.23/14,954.94 = 5,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.23x = 14,954.94 × 5,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.23x = 75,419,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,419,307.47/9,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.63

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