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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.59, 13,087.98 and 2,882.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.59, 13,087.98 and 2,882.25 is: 4,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.59 : 13,087.98 = 2,882.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.59/13,087.98 = 2,882.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.59x = 13,087.98 × 2,882.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.59x = 37,722,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722,830.36/8,725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.24

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