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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.34, 13,475.01 and 4,051.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.34, 13,475.01 and 4,051.87 is: 6,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.34 : 13,475.01 = 4,051.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.34/13,475.01 = 4,051.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.34x = 13,475.01 × 4,051.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.34x = 54,598,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598,988.77/8,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.48

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