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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.16, 13,455.18 and 4,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.16, 13,455.18 and 4,292.52 is: 6,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.16 : 13,455.18 = 4,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.16/13,455.18 = 4,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.16x = 13,455.18 × 4,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.16x = 57,756,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,756,629.25/8,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.16

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