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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,887.76, 14,826.20 and 4,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,887.76, 14,826.20 and 4,048.48 is: 6,070.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,887.76 : 14,826.20 = 4,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,887.76/14,826.20 = 4,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,887.76x = 14,826.20 × 4,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,887.76x = 60,023,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,023,574.18/9,887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.49

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