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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.75, 12,673.14 and 2,292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.75, 12,673.14 and 2,292.75 is: 3,439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.75 : 12,673.14 = 2,292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.75/12,673.14 = 2,292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.75x = 12,673.14 × 2,292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.75x = 29,056,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056,341.74/8,448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.13

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