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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.61, 13,425.02 and 2,708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.61, 13,425.02 and 2,708.67 is: 4,063.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.61 : 13,425.02 = 2,708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.61/13,425.02 = 2,708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.61x = 13,425.02 × 2,708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.61x = 36,363,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,363,935.38/8,948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.64

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