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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.33, 13,387.92 and 2,685.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.33, 13,387.92 and 2,685.31 is: 4,027.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.33 : 13,387.92 = 2,685.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.33/13,387.92 = 2,685.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.33x = 13,387.92 × 2,685.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.33x = 35,950,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950,715.46/8,925.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.94

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