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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.48, 12,994.14 and 2,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.48, 12,994.14 and 2,505 is: 3,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.48 : 12,994.14 = 2,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.48/12,994.14 = 2,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.48x = 12,994.14 × 2,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.48x = 32,550,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550,320.70/8,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.06

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