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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,758.97, 13,144.38 and 3,825.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,758.97, 13,144.38 and 3,825.77 is: 5,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,758.97 : 13,144.38 = 3,825.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,758.97/13,144.38 = 3,825.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,758.97x = 13,144.38 × 3,825.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,758.97x = 50,287,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,287,294.60/8,758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.23

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