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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.13, 12,337.85 and 2,678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.13, 12,337.85 and 2,678.45 is: 4,017.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.13 : 12,337.85 = 2,678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.13/12,337.85 = 2,678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.13x = 12,337.85 × 2,678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.13x = 33,046,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,046,239.25/8,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.72

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