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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.08, 12,491.26 and 2,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.08, 12,491.26 and 2,484.04 is: 3,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.08 : 12,491.26 = 2,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.08/12,491.26 = 2,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.08x = 12,491.26 × 2,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.08x = 31,028,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028,789.49/8,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.25

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