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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.05, 13,422.08 and 2,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.05, 13,422.08 and 2,373.73 is: 3,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.05 : 13,422.08 = 2,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.05/13,422.08 = 2,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.05x = 13,422.08 × 2,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.05x = 31,860,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,860,366.34/8,948.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.59

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