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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.52, 13,364.52 and 5,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.52, 13,364.52 and 5,011.20 is: 7,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.52 : 13,364.52 = 5,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.52/13,364.52 = 5,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.52x = 13,364.52 × 5,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.52x = 66,972,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972,282.62/8,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.47

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