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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,522.50, 12,785.94 and 2,975.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,522.50, 12,785.94 and 2,975.86 is: 4,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,522.50 : 12,785.94 = 2,975.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,522.50/12,785.94 = 2,975.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,522.50x = 12,785.94 × 2,975.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,522.50x = 38,049,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049,167.41/8,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.55

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