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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.35, 12,492.54 and 2,484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.35, 12,492.54 and 2,484.83 is: 3,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.35 : 12,492.54 = 2,484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.35/12,492.54 = 2,484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.35x = 12,492.54 × 2,484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.35x = 31,041,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041,775.71/8,328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.24

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