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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.25, 12,676.64 and 2,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.25, 12,676.64 and 2,975.25 is: 4,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.25 : 12,676.64 = 2,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.25/12,676.64 = 2,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.25x = 12,676.64 × 2,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.25x = 37,716,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716,158.28/8,447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.90

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