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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.87, 13,422.27 and 2,375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.87, 13,422.27 and 2,375.57 is: 3,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.87 : 13,422.27 = 2,375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.87/13,422.27 = 2,375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.87x = 13,422.27 × 2,375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.87x = 31,885,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,885,575.50/8,948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.08

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