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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.76, 12,525.06 and 2,505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.76, 12,525.06 and 2,505.48 is: 3,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.76 : 12,525.06 = 2,505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.76/12,525.06 = 2,505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.76x = 12,525.06 × 2,505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.76x = 31,381,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,381,287.33/8,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.80

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