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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.76, 13,301.90 and 3,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.76, 13,301.90 and 3,025 is: 4,536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.76 : 13,301.90 = 3,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.76/13,301.90 = 3,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.76x = 13,301.90 × 3,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.76x = 40,238,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238,247.50/8,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.57

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