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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.58, 13,391.07 and 3,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.58, 13,391.07 and 3,001.78 is: 4,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.58 : 13,391.07 = 3,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.58/13,391.07 = 3,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.58x = 13,391.07 × 3,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.58x = 40,197,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,197,046.10/8,925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.58

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