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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.88, 12,673.38 and 2,605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.88, 12,673.38 and 2,605.36 is: 3,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.88 : 12,673.38 = 2,605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.88/12,673.38 = 2,605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.88x = 12,673.38 × 2,605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.88x = 33,018,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,018,717.32/8,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.06

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