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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.40, 12,939.33 and 2,781.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.40, 12,939.33 and 2,781.25 is: 4,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.40 : 12,939.33 = 2,781.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.40/12,939.33 = 2,781.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.40x = 12,939.33 × 2,781.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.40x = 35,987,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,987,511.56/8,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.27

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