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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.26, 12,725.24 and 2,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.26, 12,725.24 and 2,327.26 is: 3,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.26 : 12,725.24 = 2,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.26/12,725.24 = 2,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.26x = 12,725.24 × 2,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.26x = 29,614,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614,942.04/8,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.99

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