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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.36, 13,086.09 and 2,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.36, 13,086.09 and 2,485.26 is: 3,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.36 : 13,086.09 = 2,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.36/13,086.09 = 2,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.36x = 13,086.09 × 2,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.36x = 32,522,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522,336.03/8,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.33

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