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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.92, 13,427.35 and 3,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.92, 13,427.35 and 3,404.29 is: 5,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.92 : 13,427.35 = 3,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.92/13,427.35 = 3,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.92x = 13,427.35 × 3,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.92x = 45,710,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710,593.33/8,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.66

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