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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.25, 13,429.10 and 2,796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.25, 13,429.10 and 2,796.25 is: 4,194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.25 : 13,429.10 = 2,796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.25/13,429.10 = 2,796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.25x = 13,429.10 × 2,796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.25x = 37,551,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,106.89/8,952.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.60

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