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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.84, 13,422.18 and 4,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.84, 13,422.18 and 4,569.44 is: 6,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.84 : 13,422.18 = 4,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.84/13,422.18 = 4,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.84x = 13,422.18 × 4,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.84x = 61,331,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331,846.18/8,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.61

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