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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.08, 12,224.03 and 2,525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.08, 12,224.03 and 2,525.46 is: 3,788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.08 : 12,224.03 = 2,525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.08/12,224.03 = 2,525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.08x = 12,224.03 × 2,525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.08x = 30,871,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,871,278.51/8,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.78

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