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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.03, 13,724.75 and 6,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.03, 13,724.75 and 6,167.30 is: 8,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.03 : 13,724.75 = 6,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.03/13,724.75 = 6,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.03x = 13,724.75 × 6,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.03x = 84,644,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,644,551.21/9,948.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.67

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