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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.44, 14,917.52 and 2,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.44, 14,917.52 and 2,927.54 is: 4,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.44 : 14,917.52 = 2,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.44/14,917.52 = 2,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.44x = 14,917.52 × 2,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.44x = 43,671,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671,614.06/9,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.80

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