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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.48, 12,961.14 and 2,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.48, 12,961.14 and 2,483 is: 3,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.48 : 12,961.14 = 2,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.48/12,961.14 = 2,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.48x = 12,961.14 × 2,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.48x = 32,182,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182,510.62/8,639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.05

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