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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.75, 12,725.99 and 2,327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.75, 12,725.99 and 2,327.75 is: 3,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.75 : 12,725.99 = 2,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.75/12,725.99 = 2,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.75x = 12,725.99 × 2,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.75x = 29,622,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,622,923.22/8,483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.73

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