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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.46, 13,085.88 and 3,793.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.46, 13,085.88 and 3,793.97 is: 5,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.46 : 13,085.88 = 3,793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.46/13,085.88 = 3,793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.46x = 13,085.88 × 3,793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.46x = 49,647,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,647,370.71/8,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.95

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