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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.26, 12,671.06 and 2,825.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.26, 12,671.06 and 2,825.89 is: 4,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.26 : 12,671.06 = 2,825.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.26/12,671.06 = 2,825.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.26x = 12,671.06 × 2,825.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.26x = 35,807,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807,021.74/8,448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.39

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