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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.94, 12,491.67 and 2,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.94, 12,491.67 and 2,482.88 is: 3,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.94 : 12,491.67 = 2,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.94/12,491.67 = 2,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.94x = 12,491.67 × 2,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.94x = 31,015,317.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015,317.61/8,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.70

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