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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.98, 12,675.80 and 2,527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.98, 12,675.80 and 2,527.46 is: 3,790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.98 : 12,675.80 = 2,527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.98/12,675.80 = 2,527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.98x = 12,675.80 × 2,527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.98x = 32,037,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037,577.47/8,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.54

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