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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.52, 13,080.08 and 2,878.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.52, 13,080.08 and 2,878.94 is: 4,315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.52 : 13,080.08 = 2,878.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.52/13,080.08 = 2,878.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.52x = 13,080.08 × 2,878.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.52x = 37,656,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656,805.41/8,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.71

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