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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.25, 13,091.54 and 2,570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.25, 13,091.54 and 2,570.25 is: 3,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.25 : 13,091.54 = 2,570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.25/13,091.54 = 2,570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.25x = 13,091.54 × 2,570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.25x = 33,648,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,648,530.69/8,726.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.01

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