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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.52, 13,367.52 and 5,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.52, 13,367.52 and 5,013.20 is: 7,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.52 : 13,367.52 = 5,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.52/13,367.52 = 5,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.52x = 13,367.52 × 5,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.52x = 67,014,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,014,051.26/8,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.47

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