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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.91, 13,084.52 and 2,483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.91, 13,084.52 and 2,483.09 is: 3,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.91 : 13,084.52 = 2,483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.91/13,084.52 = 2,483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.91x = 13,084.52 × 2,483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.91x = 32,489,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,489,972.24/8,722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.67

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