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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.14, 13,473.43 and 3,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.14, 13,473.43 and 3,059.02 is: 4,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.14 : 13,473.43 = 3,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.14/13,473.43 = 3,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.14x = 13,473.43 × 3,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.14x = 41,215,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,215,491.84/8,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.60

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