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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.51, 13,236.99 and 2,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.51, 13,236.99 and 2,902.62 is: 4,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.51 : 13,236.99 = 2,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.51/13,236.99 = 2,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.51x = 13,236.99 × 2,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.51x = 38,421,990.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,421,990.67/8,825.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.51

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