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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.36, 12,675.78 and 3,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.36, 12,675.78 and 3,253.02 is: 4,880.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.36 : 12,675.78 = 3,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.36/12,675.78 = 3,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.36x = 12,675.78 × 3,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.36x = 41,234,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234,565.86/8,448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.78

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