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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.25, 12,663.36 and 2,895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.25, 12,663.36 and 2,895.18 is: 4,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.25 : 12,663.36 = 2,895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.25/12,663.36 = 2,895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.25x = 12,663.36 × 2,895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.25x = 36,662,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,662,706.60/8,441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.28

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