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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.82, 13,084.65 and 2,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.82, 13,084.65 and 2,483.27 is: 3,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.82 : 13,084.65 = 2,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.82/13,084.65 = 2,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.82x = 13,084.65 × 2,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.82x = 32,492,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,492,653.38/8,722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.02

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