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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982, 13,473 and 3,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982, 13,473 and 3,510 is: 5,265

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982 : 13,473 = 3,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982/13,473 = 3,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982x = 13,473 × 3,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982x = 47,290,230
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290,230/8,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265

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