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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.41, 14,955.34 and 2,948.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.41, 14,955.34 and 2,948.77 is: 4,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.41 : 14,955.34 = 2,948.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.41/14,955.34 = 2,948.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.41x = 14,955.34 × 2,948.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.41x = 44,099,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,099,857.93/9,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.96

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