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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.42, 12,493.84 and 2,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.42, 12,493.84 and 2,484.08 is: 3,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.42 : 12,493.84 = 2,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.42/12,493.84 = 2,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.42x = 12,493.84 × 2,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.42x = 31,035,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035,698.07/8,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.93

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