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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.41, 13,148.23 and 2,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.41, 13,148.23 and 2,525.53 is: 3,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.41 : 13,148.23 = 2,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.41/13,148.23 = 2,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.41x = 13,148.23 × 2,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.41x = 33,206,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,206,183.57/8,765.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.32

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