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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.06, 13,436.29 and 4,572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.06, 13,436.29 and 4,572.59 is: 6,863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.06 : 13,436.29 = 4,572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.06/13,436.29 = 4,572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.06x = 13,436.29 × 4,572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.06x = 61,438,645.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438,645.29/8,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.07

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