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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.01, 13,472.61 and 3,437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.01, 13,472.61 and 3,437.97 is: 5,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.01 : 13,472.61 = 3,437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.01/13,472.61 = 3,437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.01x = 13,472.61 × 3,437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.01x = 46,318,429.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,318,429.00/8,982.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.80

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