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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.46, 13,433.52 and 5,261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.46, 13,433.52 and 5,261.90 is: 7,895.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.46 : 13,433.52 = 5,261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.46/13,433.52 = 5,261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.46x = 13,433.52 × 5,261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.46x = 70,685,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,685,838.89/8,952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,895.69

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