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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.17, 13,422.35 and 2,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.17, 13,422.35 and 2,375.02 is: 3,562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.17 : 13,422.35 = 2,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.17/13,422.35 = 2,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.17x = 13,422.35 × 2,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.17x = 31,878,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878,349.70/8,948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.56

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