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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.77, 13,091.43 and 2,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.77, 13,091.43 and 2,886.48 is: 4,330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.77 : 13,091.43 = 2,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.77/13,091.43 = 2,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.77x = 13,091.43 × 2,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.77x = 37,788,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788,150.87/8,725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.64

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