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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.49, 14,925.78 and 5,569.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.49, 14,925.78 and 5,569.03 is: 8,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.49 : 14,925.78 = 5,569.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.49/14,925.78 = 5,569.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.49x = 14,925.78 × 5,569.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.49x = 83,122,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,122,116.59/9,948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.25

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