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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.04, 12,494.22 and 2,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.04, 12,494.22 and 2,484.52 is: 3,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.04 : 12,494.22 = 2,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.04/12,494.22 = 2,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.04x = 12,494.22 × 2,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.04x = 31,042,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,042,139.47/8,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.42

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