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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.44, 13,422.96 and 3,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.44, 13,422.96 and 3,757.96 is: 5,637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.44 : 13,422.96 = 3,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.44/13,422.96 = 3,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.44x = 13,422.96 × 3,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.44x = 50,442,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442,946.76/8,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.07

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