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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.25, 13,389.69 and 3,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.25, 13,389.69 and 3,081.10 is: 4,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.25 : 13,389.69 = 3,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.25/13,389.69 = 3,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.25x = 13,389.69 × 3,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.25x = 41,254,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,254,973.86/8,925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.28

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