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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.97, 13,225.29 and 6,972.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.97, 13,225.29 and 6,972.49 is: 10,447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.97 : 13,225.29 = 6,972.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.97/13,225.29 = 6,972.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.97x = 13,225.29 × 6,972.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.97x = 92,213,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,213,202.27/8,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.94

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