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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.92, 12,495.04 and 2,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.92, 12,495.04 and 2,484.56 is: 3,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.92 : 12,495.04 = 2,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.92/12,495.04 = 2,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.92x = 12,495.04 × 2,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.92x = 31,044,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044,676.58/8,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.78

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