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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.37, 13,086.07 and 2,485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.37, 13,086.07 and 2,485.25 is: 3,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.37 : 13,086.07 = 2,485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.37/13,086.07 = 2,485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.37x = 13,086.07 × 2,485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.37x = 32,522,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522,155.47/8,725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.31

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