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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.68, 12,489.98 and 2,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.68, 12,489.98 and 2,483.30 is: 3,724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.68 : 12,489.98 = 2,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.68/12,489.98 = 2,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.68x = 12,489.98 × 2,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.68x = 31,016,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,016,367.33/8,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.94

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