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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.57, 13,303.26 and 3,025.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.57, 13,303.26 and 3,025.23 is: 4,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.57 : 13,303.26 = 3,025.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.57/13,303.26 = 3,025.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.57x = 13,303.26 × 3,025.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.57x = 40,245,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,245,421.25/8,868.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.98

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