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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.57, 14,955.78 and 2,948.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.57, 14,955.78 and 2,948.77 is: 4,424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.57 : 14,955.78 = 2,948.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.57/14,955.78 = 2,948.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.57x = 14,955.78 × 2,948.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.57x = 44,101,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,101,065.87/9,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.01

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