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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.86, 13,432.95 and 4,797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.86, 13,432.95 and 4,797.56 is: 7,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.86 : 13,432.95 = 4,797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.86/13,432.95 = 4,797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.86x = 13,432.95 × 4,797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.86x = 64,445,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,445,383.60/8,952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.30

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