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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.83, 12,648.32 and 2,510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.83, 12,648.32 and 2,510.48 is: 3,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.83 : 12,648.32 = 2,510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.83/12,648.32 = 2,510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.83x = 12,648.32 × 2,510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.83x = 31,753,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,753,278.60/8,433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.99

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