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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.93, 13,434.66 and 5,013.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.93, 13,434.66 and 5,013.09 is: 7,522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.93 : 13,434.66 = 5,013.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.93/13,434.66 = 5,013.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.93x = 13,434.66 × 5,013.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.93x = 67,349,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,349,159.70/8,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.58

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