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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.98, 13,376.14 and 5,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.98, 13,376.14 and 5,022.14 is: 7,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.98 : 13,376.14 = 5,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.98/13,376.14 = 5,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.98x = 13,376.14 × 5,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.98x = 67,176,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176,755.75/8,925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.99

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