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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.07, 14,976.71 and 5,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.07, 14,976.71 and 5,051.27 is: 7,571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.07 : 14,976.71 = 5,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.07/14,976.71 = 5,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.07x = 14,976.71 × 5,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.07x = 75,651,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,651,437.05/9,992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.15

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