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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.34, 13,432.96 and 4,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.34, 13,432.96 and 4,023.76 is: 6,037.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.34 : 13,432.96 = 4,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.34/13,432.96 = 4,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.34x = 13,432.96 × 4,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.34x = 54,051,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,051,007.13/8,952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.64

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