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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.89, 14,927.27 and 4,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.89, 14,927.27 and 4,104.14 is: 6,157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.89 : 14,927.27 = 4,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.89/14,927.27 = 4,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.89x = 14,927.27 × 4,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.89x = 61,263,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,263,510.74/9,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.83

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