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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.48, 12,611.37 and 2,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.48, 12,611.37 and 2,483.46 is: 3,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.48 : 12,611.37 = 2,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.48/12,611.37 = 2,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.48x = 12,611.37 × 2,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.48x = 31,319,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,319,832.94/8,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.68

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