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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.61, 13,138.32 and 5,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.61, 13,138.32 and 5,983.29 is: 8,970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.61 : 13,138.32 = 5,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.61/13,138.32 = 5,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.61x = 13,138.32 × 5,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.61x = 78,610,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,610,378.67/8,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,970.09

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