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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.52, 13,424.22 and 3,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.52, 13,424.22 and 3,027.36 is: 4,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.52 : 13,424.22 = 3,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.52/13,424.22 = 3,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.52x = 13,424.22 × 3,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.52x = 40,639,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639,946.66/8,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.50

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