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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.15, 13,453.63 and 3,125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.15, 13,453.63 and 3,125.75 is: 4,688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.15 : 13,453.63 = 3,125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.15/13,453.63 = 3,125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.15x = 13,453.63 × 3,125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.15x = 42,052,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052,608.89/8,969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.58

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