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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.62, 13,425.48 and 3,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.62, 13,425.48 and 3,403.04 is: 5,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.62 : 13,425.48 = 3,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.62/13,425.48 = 3,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.62x = 13,425.48 × 3,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.62x = 45,687,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687,445.46/8,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.25

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