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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.16, 13,429.68 and 3,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.16, 13,429.68 and 3,759.52 is: 5,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.16 : 13,429.68 = 3,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.16/13,429.68 = 3,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.16x = 13,429.68 × 3,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.16x = 50,489,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,489,150.55/8,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.88

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