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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.69, 13,730.36 and 5,701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.69, 13,730.36 and 5,701.13 is: 7,868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.69 : 13,730.36 = 5,701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.69/13,730.36 = 5,701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.69x = 13,730.36 × 5,701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.69x = 78,278,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,278,567.31/9,948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,868.23

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