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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.27, 12,610.48 and 2,483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.27, 12,610.48 and 2,483.89 is: 3,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.27 : 12,610.48 = 2,483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.27/12,610.48 = 2,483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.27x = 12,610.48 × 2,483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.27x = 31,322,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,322,969.70/8,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.26

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