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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.12, 13,473.19 and 3,437.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.12, 13,473.19 and 3,437.17 is: 5,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.12 : 13,473.19 = 3,437.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.12/13,473.19 = 3,437.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.12x = 13,473.19 × 3,437.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.12x = 46,309,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,309,595.75/8,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.75

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