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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.59, 12,491.10 and 2,483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.59, 12,491.10 and 2,483.25 is: 3,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.59 : 12,491.10 = 2,483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.59/12,491.10 = 2,483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.59x = 12,491.10 × 2,483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.59x = 31,018,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018,524.08/8,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.24

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