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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.48, 13,375.39 and 5,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.48, 13,375.39 and 5,021.64 is: 7,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.48 : 13,375.39 = 5,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.48/13,375.39 = 5,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.48x = 13,375.39 × 5,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.48x = 67,166,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,166,314.01/8,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.24

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