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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.25, 13,013.24 and 2,519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.25, 13,013.24 and 2,519.25 is: 3,778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.25 : 13,013.24 = 2,519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.25/13,013.24 = 2,519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.25x = 13,013.24 × 2,519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.25x = 32,783,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,783,592.27/8,675.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.98

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