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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.15, 13,418.85 and 3,402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.15, 13,418.85 and 3,402.03 is: 5,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.15 : 13,418.85 = 3,402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.15/13,418.85 = 3,402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.15x = 13,418.85 × 3,402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.15x = 45,651,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651,330.27/8,952.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.48

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