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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.25, 12,752.61 and 2,345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.25, 12,752.61 and 2,345.25 is: 3,518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.25 : 12,752.61 = 2,345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.25/12,752.61 = 2,345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.25x = 12,752.61 × 2,345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.25x = 29,908,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,908,058.60/8,501.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.08

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