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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.25, 13,327.88 and 2,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.25, 13,327.88 and 2,729.25 is: 4,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.25 : 13,327.88 = 2,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.25/13,327.88 = 2,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.25x = 13,327.88 × 2,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.25x = 36,375,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375,102.84/8,885.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.88

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