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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.44, 13,452.72 and 3,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.44, 13,452.72 and 3,125.02 is: 4,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.44 : 13,452.72 = 3,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.44/13,452.72 = 3,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.44x = 13,452.72 × 3,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.44x = 42,040,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,040,019.05/8,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.55

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