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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.31, 13,442.71 and 7,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.31, 13,442.71 and 7,388.88 is: 11,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.31 : 13,442.71 = 7,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.31/13,442.71 = 7,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.31x = 13,442.71 × 7,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.31x = 99,326,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,326,571.06/8,952.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.08

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