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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.05, 13,415.31 and 4,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.05, 13,415.31 and 4,268.23 is: 6,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.05 : 13,415.31 = 4,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.05/13,415.31 = 4,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.05x = 13,415.31 × 4,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.05x = 57,259,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,259,595.06/8,952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.25

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