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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.10, 13,473.15 and 8,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.10, 13,473.15 and 8,010.10 is: 12,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.10 : 13,473.15 = 8,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.10/13,473.15 = 8,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.10x = 13,473.15 × 8,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.10x = 107,921,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,921,278.82/8,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.15

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