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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.18, 12,487.77 and 2,485.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.18, 12,487.77 and 2,485.89 is: 3,728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.18 : 12,487.77 = 2,485.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.18/12,487.77 = 2,485.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.18x = 12,487.77 × 2,485.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.18x = 31,043,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043,222.57/8,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.84

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