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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.68, 13,427.28 and 2,628.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.68, 13,427.28 and 2,628.32 is: 3,941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.68 : 13,427.28 = 2,628.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.68/13,427.28 = 2,628.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.68x = 13,427.28 × 2,628.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.68x = 35,291,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291,188.57/8,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.97

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