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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.04, 13,422.72 and 2,374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.04, 13,422.72 and 2,374.02 is: 3,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.04 : 13,422.72 = 2,374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.04/13,422.72 = 2,374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.04x = 13,422.72 × 2,374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.04x = 31,865,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,805.73/8,948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.21

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