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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.32, 12,490.02 and 2,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.32, 12,490.02 and 2,483.52 is: 3,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.32 : 12,490.02 = 2,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.32/12,490.02 = 2,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.32x = 12,490.02 × 2,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.32x = 31,019,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019,214.47/8,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.44

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