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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.47, 13,313.91 and 2,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.47, 13,313.91 and 2,952.14 is: 4,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.47 : 13,313.91 = 2,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.47/13,313.91 = 2,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.47x = 13,313.91 × 2,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.47x = 39,304,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,304,459.70/8,875.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.44

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