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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.56, 13,392.32 and 4,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.56, 13,392.32 and 4,772 is: 7,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.56 : 13,392.32 = 4,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.56/13,392.32 = 4,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.56x = 13,392.32 × 4,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.56x = 63,908,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,908,151.04/8,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.92

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