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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.05, 12,673.88 and 2,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.05, 12,673.88 and 2,525.40 is: 3,788.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.05 : 12,673.88 = 2,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.05/12,673.88 = 2,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.05x = 12,673.88 × 2,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.05x = 32,006,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006,584.85/8,448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.64

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