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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.02, 13,238.29 and 2,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.02, 13,238.29 and 2,983.54 is: 4,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.02 : 13,238.29 = 2,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.02/13,238.29 = 2,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.02x = 13,238.29 × 2,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.02x = 39,496,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,496,886.64/8,831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.52

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