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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.78, 14,848.44 and 4,967.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.78, 14,848.44 and 4,967.38 is: 7,446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.78 : 14,848.44 = 4,967.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.78/14,848.44 = 4,967.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.78x = 14,848.44 × 4,967.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.78x = 73,757,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,757,843.89/9,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.69

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