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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.08, 12,347.18 and 4,968.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.08, 12,347.18 and 4,968.41 is: 6,855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.08 : 12,347.18 = 4,968.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.08/12,347.18 = 4,968.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.08x = 12,347.18 × 4,968.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.08x = 61,345,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,345,858.61/8,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.76

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