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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.48, 13,367.28 and 3,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.48, 13,367.28 and 3,982.52 is: 5,975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.48 : 13,367.28 = 3,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.48/13,367.28 = 3,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.48x = 13,367.28 × 3,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.48x = 53,235,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235,459.95/8,909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.15

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