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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.73, 12,907.58 and 2,448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.73, 12,907.58 and 2,448.25 is: 3,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.73 : 12,907.58 = 2,448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.73/12,907.58 = 2,448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.73x = 12,907.58 × 2,448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.73x = 31,600,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600,970.49/8,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.51

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