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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,468.52, 12,705.30 and 2,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,468.52, 12,705.30 and 2,625.56 is: 3,939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,468.52 : 12,705.30 = 2,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,468.52/12,705.30 = 2,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,468.52x = 12,705.30 × 2,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,468.52x = 33,358,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,527.47/8,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.12

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