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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.63, 14,922.96 and 4,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.63, 14,922.96 and 4,738.71 is: 7,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.63 : 14,922.96 = 4,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.63/14,922.96 = 4,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.63x = 14,922.96 × 4,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.63x = 70,715,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,715,579.78/9,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.07

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