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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.08, 13,235.44 and 2,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.08, 13,235.44 and 2,583.48 is: 3,874.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.08 : 13,235.44 = 2,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.08/13,235.44 = 2,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.08x = 13,235.44 × 2,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.08x = 34,193,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,494.53/8,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.58

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