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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.54, 13,085.46 and 2,483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.54, 13,085.46 and 2,483.71 is: 3,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.54 : 13,085.46 = 2,483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.54/13,085.46 = 2,483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.54x = 13,085.46 × 2,483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.54x = 32,500,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,487.86/8,723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.61

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