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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.54, 12,557.34 and 2,448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.54, 12,557.34 and 2,448.75 is: 3,672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.54 : 12,557.34 = 2,448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.54/12,557.34 = 2,448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.54x = 12,557.34 × 2,448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.54x = 30,749,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,749,786.33/8,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.26

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