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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.52, 13,428.84 and 2,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.52, 13,428.84 and 2,713.02 is: 4,069.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.52 : 13,428.84 = 2,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.52/13,428.84 = 2,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.52x = 13,428.84 × 2,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.52x = 36,432,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,432,711.50/8,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.55

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