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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.03, 12,937.54 and 2,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.03, 12,937.54 and 2,701.96 is: 4,052.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.03 : 12,937.54 = 2,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.03/12,937.54 = 2,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.03x = 12,937.54 × 2,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.03x = 34,956,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,956,754.32/8,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.94

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