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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.19, 13,001.01 and 8,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.19, 13,001.01 and 8,245.25 is: 12,348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.19 : 13,001.01 = 8,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.19/13,001.01 = 8,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.19x = 13,001.01 × 8,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.19x = 107,196,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,196,512.70/8,681.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.14

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