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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.15, 12,484.61 and 2,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.15, 12,484.61 and 2,083.14 is: 3,124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.15 : 12,484.61 = 2,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.15/12,484.61 = 2,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.15x = 12,484.61 × 2,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.15x = 26,007,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,007,190.48/8,323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.68

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