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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.93, 13,433.04 and 3,113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.93, 13,433.04 and 3,113.64 is: 4,671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.93 : 13,433.04 = 3,113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.93/13,433.04 = 3,113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.93x = 13,433.04 × 3,113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.93x = 41,825,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,650.67/8,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.73

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