Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.48, 12,348 and 5,224.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,948.48, 12,348 and 5,224.64 is: 7,209.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,948.48 : 12,348 = 5,224.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,948.48/12,348 = 5,224.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,948.48x = 12,348 × 5,224.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,948.48x = 64,513,854.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,513,854.72/8,948.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,209.48
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