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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.88, 13,001.96 and 2,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.88, 13,001.96 and 2,825.44 is: 4,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.88 : 13,001.96 = 2,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.88/13,001.96 = 2,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.88x = 13,001.96 × 2,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.88x = 36,736,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,736,257.86/8,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.72

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