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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.36, 13,088.34 and 3,461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.36, 13,088.34 and 3,461.37 is: 5,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.36 : 13,088.34 = 3,461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.36/13,088.34 = 3,461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.36x = 13,088.34 × 3,461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.36x = 45,303,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,303,587.43/8,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.17

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