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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.07, 13,414.41 and 3,103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.07, 13,414.41 and 3,103.92 is: 4,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.07 : 13,414.41 = 3,103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.07/13,414.41 = 3,103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.07x = 13,414.41 × 3,103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.07x = 41,637,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637,255.49/8,948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.21

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