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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.83, 14,918.92 and 3,021.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.83, 14,918.92 and 3,021.71 is: 4,531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.83 : 14,918.92 = 3,021.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.83/14,918.92 = 3,021.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.83x = 14,918.92 × 3,021.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.83x = 45,080,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,080,567.60/9,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.25

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