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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.52, 13,040.16 and 8,694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.52, 13,040.16 and 8,694.36 is: 11,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.52 : 13,040.16 = 8,694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.52/13,040.16 = 8,694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.52x = 13,040.16 × 8,694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.52x = 113,375,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,375,845.50/9,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.25

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