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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.48, 13,368.78 and 3,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.48, 13,368.78 and 3,983.52 is: 5,976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.48 : 13,368.78 = 3,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.48/13,368.78 = 3,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.48x = 13,368.78 × 3,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.48x = 53,254,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,254,802.51/8,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.65

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