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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.91, 13,423.62 and 2,375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.91, 13,423.62 and 2,375.10 is: 3,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.91 : 13,423.62 = 2,375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.91/13,423.62 = 2,375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.91x = 13,423.62 × 2,375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.91x = 31,882,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,882,439.86/8,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.72

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