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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.87, 14,922.18 and 2,553.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.87, 14,922.18 and 2,553.49 is: 3,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.87 : 14,922.18 = 2,553.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.87/14,922.18 = 2,553.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.87x = 14,922.18 × 2,553.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.87x = 38,103,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,103,637.41/9,948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.95

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