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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.22, 13,087.62 and 2,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.22, 13,087.62 and 2,802.09 is: 4,203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.22 : 13,087.62 = 2,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.22/13,087.62 = 2,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.22x = 13,087.62 × 2,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.22x = 36,672,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672,728.85/8,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.07

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