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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.95, 13,374.84 and 7,251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.95, 13,374.84 and 7,251.91 is: 10,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.95 : 13,374.84 = 7,251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.95/13,374.84 = 7,251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.95x = 13,374.84 × 7,251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.95x = 96,993,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,993,135.94/8,925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.42

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