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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.83, 12,490.20 and 2,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.83, 12,490.20 and 2,483.46 is: 3,724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.83 : 12,490.20 = 2,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.83/12,490.20 = 2,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.83x = 12,490.20 × 2,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.83x = 31,018,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018,912.09/8,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.28

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