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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.01, 12,786.84 and 2,902.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.01, 12,786.84 and 2,902.38 is: 4,353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.01 : 12,786.84 = 2,902.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.01/12,786.84 = 2,902.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.01x = 12,786.84 × 2,902.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.01x = 37,112,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,268.68/8,525.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.34

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