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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.47, 13,088.04 and 2,485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.47, 13,088.04 and 2,485.53 is: 3,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.47 : 13,088.04 = 2,485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.47/13,088.04 = 2,485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.47x = 13,088.04 × 2,485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.47x = 32,530,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530,716.06/8,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.25

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