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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.62, 14,955.38 and 2,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.62, 14,955.38 and 2,948.60 is: 4,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.62 : 14,955.38 = 2,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.62/14,955.38 = 2,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.62x = 14,955.38 × 2,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.62x = 44,097,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097,433.47/9,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.62

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