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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.22, 13,315.49 and 2,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.22, 13,315.49 and 2,635.44 is: 3,953.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.22 : 13,315.49 = 2,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.22/13,315.49 = 2,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.22x = 13,315.49 × 2,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.22x = 35,092,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,092,121.74/8,875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.94

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