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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.25, 13,247.15 and 2,675.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.25, 13,247.15 and 2,675.25 is: 4,012.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.25 : 13,247.15 = 2,675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.25/13,247.15 = 2,675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.25x = 13,247.15 × 2,675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.25x = 35,439,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439,424.66/8,831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.96

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