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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.95, 12,488.95 and 2,482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.95, 12,488.95 and 2,482.17 is: 3,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.95 : 12,488.95 = 2,482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.95/12,488.95 = 2,482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.95x = 12,488.95 × 2,482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.95x = 30,999,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,697.02/8,326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.82

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