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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.22, 13,073.46 and 5,030.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.22, 13,073.46 and 5,030.57 is: 7,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.22 : 13,073.46 = 5,030.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.22/13,073.46 = 5,030.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.22x = 13,073.46 × 5,030.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.22x = 65,766,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,766,955.67/8,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,537.57

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