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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.68, 12,725.54 and 2,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.68, 12,725.54 and 2,327.68 is: 3,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.68 : 12,725.54 = 2,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.68/12,725.54 = 2,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.68x = 12,725.54 × 2,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.68x = 29,620,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,620,984.95/8,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.53

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