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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.40, 12,348.44 and 5,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.40, 12,348.44 and 5,170.96 is: 7,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.40 : 12,348.44 = 5,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.40/12,348.44 = 5,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.40x = 12,348.44 × 5,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.40x = 63,853,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853,289.30/8,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.72

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