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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.32, 13,315.06 and 2,635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.32, 13,315.06 and 2,635.38 is: 3,953.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.32 : 13,315.06 = 2,635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.32/13,315.06 = 2,635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.32x = 13,315.06 × 2,635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.32x = 35,090,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090,242.82/8,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.69

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