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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.32, 14,897.52 and 5,943.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.32, 14,897.52 and 5,943.23 is: 8,899.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.32 : 14,897.52 = 5,943.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.32/14,897.52 = 5,943.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.32x = 14,897.52 × 5,943.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.32x = 88,539,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,539,423.60/9,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,899.94

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