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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.08, 12,727.44 and 4,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.08, 12,727.44 and 4,325.52 is: 6,485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.08 : 12,727.44 = 4,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.08/12,727.44 = 4,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.08x = 12,727.44 × 4,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.08x = 55,052,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,796.27/8,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.90

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