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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.62, 14,924.81 and 2,928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.62, 14,924.81 and 2,928.62 is: 4,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.62 : 14,924.81 = 2,928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.62/14,924.81 = 2,928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.62x = 14,924.81 × 2,928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.62x = 43,709,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,709,029.76/9,948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.48

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