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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.30, 13,473.45 and 3,138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.30, 13,473.45 and 3,138.15 is: 4,707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.30 : 13,473.45 = 3,138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.30/13,473.45 = 3,138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.30x = 13,473.45 × 3,138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.30x = 42,281,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281,707.12/8,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.23

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