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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982, 13,473.05 and 3,360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982, 13,473.05 and 3,360.93 is: 5,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982 : 13,473.05 = 3,360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982/13,473.05 = 3,360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982x = 13,473.05 × 3,360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982x = 45,281,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,281,961.13/8,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.41

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