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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.79, 13,085.83 and 2,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.79, 13,085.83 and 2,483.96 is: 3,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.79 : 13,085.83 = 2,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.79/13,085.83 = 2,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.79x = 13,085.83 × 2,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.79x = 32,504,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504,678.29/8,723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.98

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