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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.44, 12,492.42 and 2,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.44, 12,492.42 and 2,483.38 is: 3,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.44 : 12,492.42 = 2,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.44/12,492.42 = 2,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.44x = 12,492.42 × 2,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.44x = 31,023,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,425.98/8,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.45

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