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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.08, 14,927.96 and 4,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.08, 14,927.96 and 4,480.08 is: 6,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.08 : 14,927.96 = 4,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.08/14,927.96 = 4,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.08x = 14,927.96 × 4,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.08x = 66,878,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,878,455.04/9,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,720.05

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