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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.26, 13,362.68 and 8,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.26, 13,362.68 and 8,292.52 is: 12,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.26 : 13,362.68 = 8,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.26/13,362.68 = 8,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.26x = 13,362.68 × 8,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.26x = 110,810,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,810,218.44/8,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.90

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