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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.34, 13,428.51 and 2,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.34, 13,428.51 and 2,712.28 is: 4,068.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.34 : 13,428.51 = 2,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.34/13,428.51 = 2,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.34x = 13,428.51 × 2,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.34x = 36,421,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,421,879.10/8,952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.42

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