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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.58, 13,085.45 and 2,483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.58, 13,085.45 and 2,483.59 is: 3,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.58 : 13,085.45 = 2,483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.58/13,085.45 = 2,483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.58x = 13,085.45 × 2,483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.58x = 32,498,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,844.68/8,723.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.40

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