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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.72, 12,938.58 and 2,782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.72, 12,938.58 and 2,782.33 is: 4,173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.72 : 12,938.58 = 2,782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.72/12,938.58 = 2,782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.72x = 12,938.58 × 2,782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.72x = 35,999,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,999,320.69/8,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.49

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