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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.68, 13,358.54 and 2,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.68, 13,358.54 and 2,983.52 is: 4,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.68 : 13,358.54 = 2,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.68/13,358.54 = 2,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.68x = 13,358.54 × 2,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.68x = 39,855,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,855,471.26/8,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.78

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