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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.08, 13,412.49 and 3,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.08, 13,412.49 and 3,946.06 is: 5,914.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.08 : 13,412.49 = 3,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.08/13,412.49 = 3,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.08x = 13,412.49 × 3,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.08x = 52,926,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926,490.29/8,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.84

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