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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.86, 13,431.50 and 6,325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.86, 13,431.50 and 6,325.54 is: 9,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.86 : 13,431.50 = 6,325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.86/13,431.50 = 6,325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.86x = 13,431.50 × 6,325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.86x = 84,961,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,961,490.51/8,952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.87

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