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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.06, 12,425.84 and 2,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.06, 12,425.84 and 2,737.14 is: 4,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.06 : 12,425.84 = 2,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.06/12,425.84 = 2,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.06x = 12,425.84 × 2,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.06x = 34,011,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,250.01/8,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.13

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