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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.73, 14,953.12 and 2,948.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.73, 14,953.12 and 2,948.87 is: 4,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.73 : 14,953.12 = 2,948.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.73/14,953.12 = 2,948.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.73x = 14,953.12 × 2,948.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.73x = 44,094,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,094,724.84/9,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.30

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