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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.35, 12,491.04 and 2,483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.35, 12,491.04 and 2,483.83 is: 3,725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.35 : 12,491.04 = 2,483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.35/12,491.04 = 2,483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.35x = 12,491.04 × 2,483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.35x = 31,025,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,557.43/8,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.74

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