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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.16, 12,490.43 and 2,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.16, 12,490.43 and 2,483.62 is: 3,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.16 : 12,490.43 = 2,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.16/12,490.43 = 2,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.16x = 12,490.43 × 2,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.16x = 31,021,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,021,438.11/8,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.33

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