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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,531.02, 12,797.66 and 2,983.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,531.02, 12,797.66 and 2,983.02 is: 4,474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531.02 : 12,797.66 = 2,983.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531.02/12,797.66 = 2,983.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531.02x = 12,797.66 × 2,983.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531.02x = 38,175,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,675.73/8,531.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.93

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