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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.48, 13,314.41 and 2,635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.48, 13,314.41 and 2,635.58 is: 3,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.48 : 13,314.41 = 2,635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.48/13,314.41 = 2,635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.48x = 13,314.41 × 2,635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.48x = 35,091,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091,192.71/8,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.72

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