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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.25, 12,995.54 and 2,506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.25, 12,995.54 and 2,506.25 is: 3,760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.25 : 12,995.54 = 2,506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.25/12,995.54 = 2,506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.25x = 12,995.54 × 2,506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.25x = 32,570,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570,072.13/8,662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.00

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