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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.10, 14,949.45 and 2,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.10, 14,949.45 and 2,948.10 is: 4,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.10 : 14,949.45 = 2,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.10/14,949.45 = 2,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.10x = 14,949.45 × 2,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.10x = 44,072,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,072,473.55/9,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.35

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