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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.25, 13,126.88 and 2,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.25, 13,126.88 and 2,595.25 is: 3,892.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.25 : 13,126.88 = 2,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.25/13,126.88 = 2,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.25x = 13,126.88 × 2,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.25x = 34,067,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,535.32/8,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.88

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