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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.20, 12,492.44 and 2,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.20, 12,492.44 and 2,483.68 is: 3,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.20 : 12,492.44 = 2,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.20/12,492.44 = 2,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.20x = 12,492.44 × 2,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.20x = 31,027,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,223.38/8,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.01

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