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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.55, 8,913.55 and 2,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.55, 8,913.55 and 2,248.76 is: 3,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.55 : 8,913.55 = 2,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.55/8,913.55 = 2,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.55x = 8,913.55 × 2,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.55x = 20,044,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044,434.70/5,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.63

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