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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.94, 14,886.59 and 6,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.94, 14,886.59 and 6,002.48 is: 8,981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.94 : 14,886.59 = 6,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.94/14,886.59 = 6,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.94x = 14,886.59 × 6,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.94x = 89,356,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,356,510.97/9,948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.51

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