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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.34, 13,297.97 and 2,625.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.34, 13,297.97 and 2,625.39 is: 3,938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.34 : 13,297.97 = 2,625.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.34/13,297.97 = 2,625.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.34x = 13,297.97 × 2,625.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.34x = 34,912,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,912,364.02/8,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.08

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