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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.25, 13,352.06 and 2,745.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.25, 13,352.06 and 2,745.25 is: 4,117.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.25 : 13,352.06 = 2,745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.25/13,352.06 = 2,745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.25x = 13,352.06 × 2,745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.25x = 36,654,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654,728.99/8,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.93

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