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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.83, 14,922.57 and 7,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.83, 14,922.57 and 7,180.52 is: 10,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.83 : 14,922.57 = 7,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.83/14,922.57 = 7,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.83x = 14,922.57 × 7,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.83x = 107,151,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,151,812.34/9,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.29

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