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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.84, 13,848.93 and 8,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.84, 13,848.93 and 8,952.84 is: 13,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.84 : 13,848.93 = 8,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.84/13,848.93 = 8,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.84x = 13,848.93 × 8,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.84x = 123,987,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,987,254.46/9,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.25

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