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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.56, 12,490.38 and 2,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.56, 12,490.38 and 2,483.76 is: 3,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.56 : 12,490.38 = 2,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.56/12,490.38 = 2,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.56x = 12,490.38 × 2,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.56x = 31,023,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,106.23/8,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.80

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