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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.25, 12,787.58 and 2,601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.25, 12,787.58 and 2,601.89 is: 3,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.25 : 12,787.58 = 2,601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.25/12,787.58 = 2,601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.25x = 12,787.58 × 2,601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.25x = 33,271,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,271,895.49/8,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.75

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