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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.52, 13,422.72 and 3,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.52, 13,422.72 and 3,026.36 is: 4,538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.52 : 13,422.72 = 3,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.52/13,422.72 = 3,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.52x = 13,422.72 × 3,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.52x = 40,621,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,982.90/8,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.00

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