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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.64, 13,423.90 and 3,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.64, 13,423.90 and 3,026.23 is: 4,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.64 : 13,423.90 = 3,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.64/13,423.90 = 3,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.64x = 13,423.90 × 3,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.64x = 40,623,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623,767.77/8,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.66

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