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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.66, 14,926.92 and 4,103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.66, 14,926.92 and 4,103.92 is: 6,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.66 : 14,926.92 = 4,103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.66/14,926.92 = 4,103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.66x = 14,926.92 × 4,103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.66x = 61,258,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,258,885.53/9,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.50

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