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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.26, 13,122.58 and 2,825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.26, 13,122.58 and 2,825.74 is: 4,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.26 : 13,122.58 = 2,825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.26/13,122.58 = 2,825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.26x = 13,122.58 × 2,825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.26x = 37,080,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,080,999.21/8,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.16

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