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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.09, 12,673.49 and 2,525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.09, 12,673.49 and 2,525.99 is: 3,788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.09 : 12,673.49 = 2,525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.09/12,673.49 = 2,525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.09x = 12,673.49 × 2,525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.09x = 32,013,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013,112.14/8,449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.94

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