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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.66, 13,429.16 and 3,684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.66, 13,429.16 and 3,684.02 is: 5,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.66 : 13,429.16 = 3,684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.66/13,429.16 = 3,684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.66x = 13,429.16 × 3,684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.66x = 49,473,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473,294.02/8,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.57

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