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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.41, 12,370.18 and 6,442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.41, 12,370.18 and 6,442.83 is: 8,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.41 : 12,370.18 = 6,442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.41/12,370.18 = 6,442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.41x = 12,370.18 × 6,442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.41x = 79,698,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,698,966.81/8,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.52

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