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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.68, 13,424.46 and 3,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.68, 13,424.46 and 3,026.14 is: 4,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.68 : 13,424.46 = 3,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.68/13,424.46 = 3,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.68x = 13,424.46 × 3,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.68x = 40,624,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,624,295.38/8,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.70

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