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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.41, 13,428.75 and 3,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.41, 13,428.75 and 3,109.16 is: 4,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.41 : 13,428.75 = 3,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.41/13,428.75 = 3,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.41x = 13,428.75 × 3,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.41x = 41,752,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,752,132.35/8,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.79

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