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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.98, 12,702.87 and 2,625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.98, 12,702.87 and 2,625.05 is: 3,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.98 : 12,702.87 = 2,625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.98/12,702.87 = 2,625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.98x = 12,702.87 × 2,625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.98x = 33,345,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345,605.38/8,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.85

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