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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952, 13,428 and 3,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952, 13,428 and 3,480 is: 5,220

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952 : 13,428 = 3,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952/13,428 = 3,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952x = 13,428 × 3,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952x = 46,729,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729,440/8,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220

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