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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.45, 13,430.55 and 2,713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.45, 13,430.55 and 2,713.05 is: 4,070.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.45 : 13,430.55 = 2,713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.45/13,430.55 = 2,713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.45x = 13,430.55 × 2,713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.45x = 36,437,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,437,753.68/8,952.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.14

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