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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.18, 13,145.28 and 2,522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.18, 13,145.28 and 2,522.25 is: 3,783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.18 : 13,145.28 = 2,522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.18/13,145.28 = 2,522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.18x = 13,145.28 × 2,522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.18x = 33,155,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,155,682.48/8,762.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.96

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