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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.83, 12,491.70 and 2,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.83, 12,491.70 and 2,484.46 is: 3,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.83 : 12,491.70 = 2,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.83/12,491.70 = 2,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.83x = 12,491.70 × 2,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.83x = 31,035,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035,128.98/8,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.78

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