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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.85, 14,923.28 and 3,708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.85, 14,923.28 and 3,708.77 is: 5,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.85 : 14,923.28 = 3,708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.85/14,923.28 = 3,708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.85x = 14,923.28 × 3,708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.85x = 55,346,947.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,346,947.82/9,948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.15

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