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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.52, 13,246.86 and 6,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.52, 13,246.86 and 6,982.52 is: 10,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.52 : 13,246.86 = 6,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.52/13,246.86 = 6,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.52x = 13,246.86 × 6,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.52x = 92,496,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,496,464.89/8,839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.97

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