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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.25, 13,257.92 and 2,682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.25, 13,257.92 and 2,682.25 is: 4,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.25 : 13,257.92 = 2,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.25/13,257.92 = 2,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.25x = 13,257.92 × 2,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.25x = 35,561,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,561,055.92/8,838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.54

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