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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.40, 13,018.26 and 2,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.40, 13,018.26 and 2,525.88 is: 3,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.40 : 13,018.26 = 2,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.40/13,018.26 = 2,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.40x = 13,018.26 × 2,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.40x = 32,882,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,882,562.57/8,681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.70

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