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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.25, 12,787.88 and 2,682.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.25, 12,787.88 and 2,682.01 is: 4,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.25 : 12,787.88 = 2,682.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.25/12,787.88 = 2,682.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.25x = 12,787.88 × 2,682.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.25x = 34,297,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297,224.61/8,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.02

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