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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.85, 13,014.15 and 7,225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.85, 13,014.15 and 7,225.23 is: 10,838.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.85 : 13,014.15 = 7,225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.85/13,014.15 = 7,225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.85x = 13,014.15 × 7,225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.85x = 94,030,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,030,227.00/8,675.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.16

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