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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.71, 13,423.07 and 3,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.71, 13,423.07 and 3,105.30 is: 4,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.71 : 13,423.07 = 3,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.71/13,423.07 = 3,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.71x = 13,423.07 × 3,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.71x = 41,682,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682,659.27/8,948.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.95

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