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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.10, 12,346.43 and 5,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.10, 12,346.43 and 5,411.24 is: 7,466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.10 : 12,346.43 = 5,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.10/12,346.43 = 5,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.10x = 12,346.43 × 5,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.10x = 66,809,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,809,453.38/8,948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.33

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