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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.76, 13,241.95 and 2,825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.76, 13,241.95 and 2,825.05 is: 4,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.76 : 13,241.95 = 2,825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.76/13,241.95 = 2,825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.76x = 13,241.95 × 2,825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.76x = 37,409,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409,090.51/8,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.67

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