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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.68, 13,425.90 and 3,686.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.68, 13,425.90 and 3,686.18 is: 5,527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.68 : 13,425.90 = 3,686.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.68/13,425.90 = 3,686.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.68x = 13,425.90 × 3,686.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.68x = 49,490,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,490,284.06/8,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.99

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