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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.20, 13,422.43 and 3,952.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.20, 13,422.43 and 3,952.02 is: 5,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.20 : 13,422.43 = 3,952.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.20/13,422.43 = 3,952.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.20x = 13,422.43 × 3,952.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.20x = 53,045,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,045,711.81/8,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.78

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