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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.58, 13,733.78 and 6,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.58, 13,733.78 and 6,316.48 is: 8,719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.58 : 13,733.78 = 6,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.58/13,733.78 = 6,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.58x = 13,733.78 × 6,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.58x = 86,749,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749,146.69/9,948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.75

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