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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.66, 14,923.09 and 3,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.66, 14,923.09 and 3,023.16 is: 4,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.66 : 14,923.09 = 3,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.66/14,923.09 = 3,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.66x = 14,923.09 × 3,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.66x = 45,114,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,114,819.58/9,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.77

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