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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.58, 14,982.11 and 8,665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.58, 14,982.11 and 8,665.54 is: 13,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.58 : 14,982.11 = 8,665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.58/14,982.11 = 8,665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.58x = 14,982.11 × 8,665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.58x = 129,828,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,828,073.49/9,948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.91

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