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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.57, 12,673.51 and 2,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.57, 12,673.51 and 2,525 is: 3,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.57 : 12,673.51 = 2,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.57/12,673.51 = 2,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.57x = 12,673.51 × 2,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.57x = 32,000,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000,600.13/8,448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.70

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