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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.29, 12,490.98 and 2,483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.29, 12,490.98 and 2,483.95 is: 3,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.29 : 12,490.98 = 2,483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.29/12,490.98 = 2,483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.29x = 12,490.98 × 2,483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.29x = 31,026,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,026,969.77/8,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.94

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