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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.01, 12,372.37 and 2,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.01, 12,372.37 and 2,625 is: 3,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.01 : 12,372.37 = 2,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.01/12,372.37 = 2,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.01x = 12,372.37 × 2,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.01x = 32,477,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477,471.25/8,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.09

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