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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.76, 13,411.18 and 4,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.76, 13,411.18 and 4,277.28 is: 6,407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.76 : 13,411.18 = 4,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.76/13,411.18 = 4,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.76x = 13,411.18 × 4,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.76x = 57,363,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,363,371.99/8,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.34

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