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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.25, 13,297.91 and 2,625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.25, 13,297.91 and 2,625.38 is: 3,938.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.25 : 13,297.91 = 2,625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.25/13,297.91 = 2,625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.25x = 13,297.91 × 2,625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.25x = 34,912,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,912,007.03/8,865.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.07

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