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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.60, 14,984.49 and 5,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.60, 14,984.49 and 5,062.70 is: 7,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.60 : 14,984.49 = 5,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.60/14,984.49 = 5,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.60x = 14,984.49 × 5,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.60x = 75,862,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,862,033.97/9,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.54

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