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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.08, 12,672.04 and 2,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.08, 12,672.04 and 2,525.20 is: 3,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.08 : 12,672.04 = 2,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.08/12,672.04 = 2,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.08x = 12,672.04 × 2,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.08x = 31,999,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999,435.41/8,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.88

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