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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.16, 13,392.18 and 6,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.16, 13,392.18 and 6,982 is: 10,472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.16 : 13,392.18 = 6,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.16/13,392.18 = 6,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.16x = 13,392.18 × 6,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.16x = 93,504,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,504,200.76/8,928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.95

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