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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952, 13,426.56 and 6,347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952, 13,426.56 and 6,347.04 is: 9,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952 : 13,426.56 = 6,347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952/13,426.56 = 6,347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952x = 13,426.56 × 6,347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952x = 85,218,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,218,913.38/8,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.54

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