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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.03, 12,885.30 and 2,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.03, 12,885.30 and 2,747.25 is: 4,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.03 : 12,885.30 = 2,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.03/12,885.30 = 2,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.03x = 12,885.30 × 2,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.03x = 35,399,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399,140.43/8,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.00

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