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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.64, 13,090.53 and 2,882.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.64, 13,090.53 and 2,882.03 is: 4,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.64 : 13,090.53 = 2,882.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.64/13,090.53 = 2,882.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.64x = 13,090.53 × 2,882.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.64x = 37,727,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,300.18/8,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.73

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