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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.69, 13,425.20 and 3,756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.69, 13,425.20 and 3,756.05 is: 5,634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.69 : 13,425.20 = 3,756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.69/13,425.20 = 3,756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.69x = 13,425.20 × 3,756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.69x = 50,425,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,425,722.46/8,948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.98

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