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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.89, 12,495.83 and 2,485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.89, 12,495.83 and 2,485.49 is: 3,728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.89 : 12,495.83 = 2,485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.89/12,495.83 = 2,485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.89x = 12,495.83 × 2,485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.89x = 31,058,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,058,185.60/8,328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.97

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