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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.80, 13,082.94 and 3,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.80, 13,082.94 and 3,526.44 is: 5,287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.80 : 13,082.94 = 3,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.80/13,082.94 = 3,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.80x = 13,082.94 × 3,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.80x = 46,136,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136,202.93/8,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.33

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