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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948, 13,726.08 and 6,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948, 13,726.08 and 6,410.40 is: 8,844.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948 : 13,726.08 = 6,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948/13,726.08 = 6,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948x = 13,726.08 × 6,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948x = 87,989,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,989,663.23/9,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.96

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