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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.72, 13,735.58 and 6,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.72, 13,735.58 and 6,177.41 is: 8,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.72 : 13,735.58 = 6,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.72/13,735.58 = 6,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.72x = 13,735.58 × 6,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.72x = 84,850,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,850,338.45/9,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.77

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