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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.68, 13,090.48 and 2,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.68, 13,090.48 and 2,882.08 is: 4,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.68 : 13,090.48 = 2,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.68/13,090.48 = 2,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.68x = 13,090.48 × 2,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.68x = 37,727,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,810.60/8,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.77

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